“The Radar 2024 is StarVie's control-tuned entry frame, and the same weight question applies as to the Drax: 385 g of even-balanced teardrop asks real strength of the beginners it targets.”
72/100
PRR Score
Teardrop
Shape
EVA
Core
Even
Balance
Performance
Power, Control & Comfort Scores
Power
Good64
Control
High73
Maneuverability
Good68
Sweet Spot
High72
Comfort
High71
Value
High74
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Power
Control
Maneuverability
Comfort
Sweet Spot
Value
PRR Score
72PRR Score
Inside the frame
Radar Specs
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CoreEVA
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeTeardrop
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceFibreglass
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight385g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
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BalanceEven
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
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LevelBeginner
Target player level for this racket.
Scores from around the web
Padeful
75/100
Our verdict
The Radar 2024 is StarVie's control-tuned entry frame, and the same weight question applies as to the Drax: 385 g of even-balanced teardrop asks real strength of the beginners it targets. The card is otherwise kind: control 73, comfort 71, tolerance 72, with the fibreglass face keeping touch soft. Power 64 states the placement brief. Value 74 is fair for handmade construction. For sturdy new players who want Spanish craft and a patient teacher in one frame, it serves; for lighter arms, maneuverability 68 already carries a warning.
This carries genuine StarVie handmade craft into a patient control-tuned entry frame: control builds correct habits from the start, and kind terms run throughout for learners. The fibreglass face keeps touch genuinely soft. The weight is honestly substantial, so this suits sturdier beginners specifically rather than everyone — power states the placement brief plainly, and lighter-armed players should start elsewhere in the range.
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