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Nox Equation Advanced Soft vs Starvie Basalto

Head-to-head on PRR scores, specs, and live prices — independently tested with the same methodology. Updated daily.

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Nox

Nox Equation Advanced Soft

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Starvie Basalto
Starvie

Starvie Basalto

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PRR verdict

Starvie Basalto wins by 1 point

Starvie Basalto scores 76/100 against 75/100 for the Nox Equation Advanced Soft. Its biggest edge is power (+4). The Nox Equation Advanced Soft answers back on sweet spot (+4).

Score breakdown
Nox Equation Advanced Soft
Starvie Basalto
Overall
75/100
76/100Best
Control
73Best
70
Power
70
74Best
Sweet spot
72Best
68
Maneuverability
72Best
68
Comfort
72Best
69
Specs
Nox Equation Advanced Soft
Starvie Basalto
Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Even
Weight
360–375 g
385 g
Core
Foam
EVA
Face material
Carbon 3K
Level
Intermediate
Beginner
Playing style
Control
Power
Nox Equation Advanced Soft

This Equation Advanced Soft listing is the same Nox kindness recipe under a shuffled name: control 73, comfort 72, tolerance 72, power 70, value 84. Full specification is unconfirmed on this listing, so confirm the specimen matches the documented Equation Soft Advanced's HR3-and-fibreglass build. The guidance is identical because the racket almost certainly is: a kind, composed, exceptionally priced entry into Nox's range for placement-first improvers. Between the two near-identical listings, the practical rule as ever: verify in hand, buy the cheaper. The equation solves the same either way.

Starvie Basalto

An accessible beginner frame, the Starvie Basalto 2024 is a round, even-balance design at 385 g with an EVA foam core that prioritises ease of play and comfort over performance headroom. Power at 74 and control at 70 describe a balanced frame that builds confidence rather than specialist output. Maneuverability at 68 is modest, and the 385 g weight will feel heavy by the end of longer sessions. A solid first-frame choice for beginners learning the game. PRR score: 76/100.

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