“The Arkos 2026 is StarVie's kind control frame at a sensible weight for once: 365 g, head-light, with a fibreglass face scoring control 74 with genuinely kind terms (comfort 74, tolerance 76) and prompt handling (76).”
Its sweet spot score ranks in the top 14% of 1,000 rackets we've tested.
Power
Good62
Control
High74
Maneuverability
High76
Sweet Spot
High76
Comfort
High74
Value
High74
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PRR Score
72PRR Score
Inside the frame
Arkos Specs
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CoreEVA
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeRound
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceFibreglass
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight330–350g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
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BalanceHead-light
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
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Balance point260 mm
Measured from the handle butt — higher = more head-heavy.
Scores from around the web
Padeful
67/100
Our verdict
The Arkos 2026 is StarVie's kind control frame at a sensible weight for once: 365 g, head-light, with a fibreglass face scoring control 74 with genuinely kind terms (comfort 74, tolerance 76) and prompt handling (76). Power 62 states the placement brief plainly. Value 74 carries a modest craft premium. This is the StarVie for the brand's gentlest audience: placement-first improvers who want handmade Spanish construction without the house's usual mass. Within the brand it is the easiest recommendation on the shelf; against the control bargains it pays a small premium for the story.
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This is genuinely StarVie's most approachable control frame: handmade craft comes in a sensible, swingable weight for once, with kind terms throughout comfort and tolerance. Handling stays prompt across the board. Power states the placement brief plainly, and there's a modest premium here for the craft story — established control bargains from other brands undercut it slightly on the raw numbers.
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The Starvie Arkos is built for Intermediate players, scoring 72/100 overall in PRR's testing.
How much does the Arkos cost and where can I buy it?
The Starvie Arkos is priced from €63 at PadelProShop. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.
What shape is the Arkos and what does that mean on court?
The Starvie Arkos has a round-shaped head, which spreads the sweet spot wider for consistent, forgiving contact — built for control and touch over raw power.
How much does the Arkos weigh and what's its balance?
The Starvie Arkos weighs 330–350g with a Head-light balance.
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