“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.”
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PRR Score
75PRR Score
Inside the frame
Brava Specs
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Face weaveCarbon 15K
Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.
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CoreSoft EVA
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeTeardrop
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceCarbon 15K
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight350–380g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
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BalanceHead-heavy
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
Our verdict
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.
This substantial build carries StarVie's characteristic handmade solidity: the premium carbon face and Soft EVA core produce real power through honest mass, a genuine step into the brand below flagship pricing. Spanish craft character comes through clearly. Control and terms both want developing discipline, and the weight demands real strength: the craft premium shows up at value-tier prices, worth knowing before buying.
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