StarVie Basalto Soft (2025) and Tecnifibre Curva Soft (2025)
Playing characteristics on the catalogue's one scale. No racket is named the better choice.
Playing characteristics
Where they differ
| Characteristic | StarVie Basalto Soft (2025) | Tecnifibre Curva Soft (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| WeightA heavier racket is steadier and carries more of its own power but asks more of your arm; a lighter one is quicker to swing and gives less free power. | 350–385 g | 355–365 g |
| For a levelThe least experienced player the catalogue judges it suits — it is not a limit on anyone above. | Advanced | Intermediate |
| Core | EVA softA softer core flexes and holds the ball a moment longer, so less shock reaches your elbow and a swing gets less free power. | FoamThe softest core flexes most, so it is the gentlest on your arm and gives up some power. |
| FaceWe do not hold this yet, and a guessed value would mislead you more than none. | Unknown | Unknown |
| Sweet spotWe do not hold this yet, and a guessed value would mislead you more than none. | Unknown | Unknown |
| Vibration absorption | MediumSome of the shock of each impact is damped before it reaches your arm. | HighLess of the shock of each impact reaches your arm. |
| Arm-friendly | CautionThe catalogue marks it as one to approach carefully if your elbow or shoulder hurts. | YesThe catalogue marks it as gentle on a sore elbow or shoulder. |
- Shape
- Teardrop — The face is widest through the middle, between the narrower top of a round racket and the broader top of a diamond.
- Balance
- Medium — The weight sits in the middle of its length, between the head-heavy and head-light feels.
- Surface
- Rough — A textured face grips the ball on a brushed shot, so it can put more spin on it.
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StarVie Basalto Soft (2025)
Teardrop shape adds punch with more margin than a diamond
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Tecnifibre Curva Soft (2025)
Teardrop shape with a soft foam core, so the ball comes off the face with little effort
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