{
  "name": "StarVie Astrum 2026 Plus",
  "slug": "starvie-astrumplus-2026-review",
  "url": "https://padel.how/equipment/racket/starvie-astrumplus-2026-review/",
  "brand": "StarVie",
  "year": 2026,
  "score": 76,
  "shape": "teardrop",
  "thickness_mm": "38",
  "weight_g": "360 g +/- 8",
  "balance_cm": "Medium",
  "face_material": "12K Carbon Hyper",
  "core": "M-EVA Balance",
  "surface": "Spin Boost Tech textured surface",
  "player_level": "intermediate",
  "play_style": [
    "Not specified"
  ],
  "scores": {
    "maneuverability": 8.0,
    "net_performance": 7.5,
    "control": 9.0,
    "defensive_output": 8.0,
    "off_center_stability": 7.0,
    "sweet_spot": 7.0,
    "spin_generation": 8.0,
    "power_ceiling": 7.5,
    "power_accessibility": 8.0,
    "comfort": 5.5
  },
  "verdict": "Final verdict — StarVie Astrum 2026 Plus scores 76/100. Treat it as a specific fit decision: strongest when the player profile matches the racket balance, materials and score pattern, weaker when comfort or easy handling matter more than its headline strengths.",
  "faq": [
    {
      "question": "Who is StarVie Astrum 2026 Plus best for?",
      "answer": "StarVie Astrum 2026 Plus is best for intermediate to advanced players looking for control performance."
    },
    {
      "question": "What are the key specs of StarVie Astrum 2026 Plus?",
      "answer": "Key listed specs include shape: teardrop; weight: 360 g +/- 8 g; balance: Medium; face: 12K Carbon Hyper; core: M-EVA Balance."
    },
    {
      "question": "What score does StarVie Astrum 2026 Plus get?",
      "answer": "StarVie Astrum 2026 Plus scores 76/100 in the padel.how review model."
    }
  ],
  "compared_to": [
    "starvie-black-titan-2026-review"
  ],
  "methodology": "https://padel.how/equipment/racket/methodology/"
}