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Racket comparison · 2026

Royal Padel Whip Polietileno vs Starvie Brava

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

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PRR
Royal Padel

Royal Padel Whip Polietileno

Starvie Brava
Starvie

Starvie Brava

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PRR verdict

Royal Padel Whip Polietileno wins by 8 points

Royal Padel Whip Polietileno scores 83/100 against 75/100 for the Starvie Brava. Its biggest edge is control (+6).

Score breakdown
Royal Padel Whip Polietileno
Starvie Brava
Overall
83/100Best
75/100
Control
73Best
67
Power
82Best
76
Sweet spot
70Best
66
Maneuverability
66
66
Comfort
72Best
67
Specs
Royal Padel Whip Polietileno
Starvie Brava
Shape
Round
Teardrop
Balance
Head-heavy
Weight
350–380 g
Core
Soft EVA
Face material
Fibreglass
Carbon 15k
Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
Playing style
Control
Power
Royal Padel Whip Polietileno

The Royal Padel Whip Polietileno 2026 is a comfort-forward frame with a polyethylene core that absorbs impact and reduces vibration across long sessions. Power at 82 and control at 73 describe a frame that can generate pace on overheads while remaining approachable for intermediate players. Comfort at 72 is solid. Maneuverability at 66 is the trade-off: net reactions require early positioning. PRR score: 83/100.

Starvie Brava

The Brava 2025 is StarVie's volume attacker: a substantial 380 g build with a Soft EVA core and 15K face producing power 76 with the handmade house's characteristic solidity. Control 67 and the firm-ish 67/66 terms want developing discipline; maneuverability 66 wants anticipation. Value 68 carries the Spanish-craft premium at a tier where the value brands are merciless. The 15K face and handmade construction are the genuine draws; the arithmetic is the genuine obstacle. For StarVie loyalists building an attacking game, defensible; for calculator shoppers, the Loks of the world await.

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