StarVie Exodus Black 2025

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The Ultra Speed Soft core practically returns the ball on its own on blocks and defensive volleys - you don't need to add extra swing to send the ball deep across the net The round shape packs a genuinely large sweet spot right in the geometric centre, so it forgives off-centre contact on rushed wall exits and low volleys The gold-anodised 15K carbon flexes more than a standard carbon weave, and that extra give means less vibration hitting your elbow two hours into a match The Anatomic Bridge Design smooths the transition from handle to heart, helping the racket stay stable on cut bandejas played down the back glass With a 350-385 g weight range there's real room to choose: go light for maneuverability, or go heavy to add inertia behind the smash

Cons

• ✗This is a control racket: on a flat smash through the middle you'll miss that extra wall punch, so you'll need to angle it for the 3 or work the kick rather than relying on raw power The soft touch of the Ultra Speed Soft core gives limited feedback in hand when you're carving a vibora; players used to a harder rubber will find it a bit muted The smooth surface caps the extra bite on cut shots, so the bandeja comes out flatter than you'd want for a heavily worked slice On the 385 g build, maneuverability drops off in fast-paced volley-to-groundstroke exchanges - you'll need to anticipate earlier

The StarVie Exodus Black 2025 suits intermediate players who already have a technical base and want to progress without jumping to a too-demanding paddle. Its round shape concentrates the sweet spot in the center of the face, increasing tolerance and favouring control. Its 350-385g weight range places it in the medium-weight group, the most common among amateur players.

StarVie Exodus Black 2025 review: 15K carbon and a soft core built to go the distance

The StarVie Exodus Black 2025 lands in a round shape with a gold-anodised 15K carbon face and an Ultra Speed Soft core, spanning a 350-385 g weight range. It's a control-first padel racket aimed at the intermediate player who wants the ball exit to do the work and an arm that's still fresh in the third set.

This isn't a showpiece or a signature model. It's a match-day tool, and its character comes down to two design calls: a carbon weave deliberately tuned softer than usual, and a soft rubber that prioritises ball exit over a crisp, dead-on impact.

StarVie Exodus Black 2025 specs

What does 15K aluminized carbon give you over a stiffer weave?

An open-weave carbon like the gold-anodised 15K flexes more on impact than tighter, denser carbon layups. That flex does two things: it extends the dwell time between ball and face, and it soaks up vibration before it ever reaches your hand.

On court that shows up as a cushioned, forgiving strike. When you're stretched to a ball tight against the glass and all you can do is block it back, the face flexes, holds the ball a fraction longer and sends it back - you're not the one supplying all the pace.

The trade-off for that flex is feedback. A face that absorbs this much doesn't tell you with much precision exactly where you made contact, and that's exactly what a finishing player wants to feel on a pinched vibora.

The Ultra Speed Soft core: why this racket practically hits itself

The Ultra Speed Soft core is what defines the Exodus Black. A soft EVA compresses more on impact and releases that compression as exit speed rather than a sharp crack.

The clearest payoff shows up on shots with little to no backswing: blocked returns, containment volleys, defensive drop shots. The ball clears the net with depth even when your arm barely moves.

The flip side shows up on the smash. On a flat smash through the middle, the rubber eats up some of that energy, so the ball doesn't come off the wall with the punch a firmer EVA would give. With this racket you finish through the 3, or you look for the kick - you're not trying to win the point on raw power alone.

Shot-by-shot behaviour on court

• **Wall exits:** its best terrain. A wide sweet spot and soft rubber forgive the low, off-centre contact that punishes diamond-shaped rackets.
• **Bandeja:** comfortable and controlled, with good placement down the glass. The smooth surface limits cut/spin, so the trajectory comes out flatter than a highly technical player might want.
• **Volley:** the block is solid and deep. On the heavier end of the weight range you'll need to anticipate earlier in fast exchanges.
• **Vibora:** it gets the job done, but without real bite. The smooth surface adds no extra grip when you carve it, and it's the shot where you feel most that this racket isn't built to finish points.
• **Defence and lobs:** the flex helps you lift tough balls with a short, compact swing.

What level is the StarVie Exodus Black 2025 suited to?

It's built for the intermediate player who plays two or three times a week, builds the point patiently, and values not missing over closing it out fast. The combination of round shape, wide sweet spot and soft core cuts down on unforced errors and protects the elbow.

The player who'll get the most out of it is a backhand-side player who works the court, moves up through the middle of the net, and finishes with placement rather than power. As a pairing, it works well alongside a partner running a diamond-shaped racket who can take on the winning smash while the Exodus keeps the rally alive.

Choosing your weight: how 350 g vs 385 g changes the racket

The 350-385 g range is wide, and it's worth taking seriously. At the lighter end, the racket gains hand speed at the net and suits players who value reaction time over inertia.

At the heavier end, it picks up mass and, with it, some of the power the soft rubber doesn't naturally give. If your smash is your weak point, the heavier build makes up some of that ground without changing the racket's control-first character.

Verdict: does exactly what it promises, limited where it never claimed to compete

The Exodus Black 2025 excels at exactly what it was built for: holding up in long rallies, forgiving imperfect contact, and keeping your arm happy. The Anatomic Bridge Design keeps the bridge section stable and adds control on cut shots.

What it doesn't do is finish points. Players hunting for a racket to close out rallies from the first high ball will find this padel racket short on punch, and the smooth surface won't add extra bite on cut shots either.

If your game lives at the back glass, in the lob and in deep, controlled volleys, this StarVie will feel right at home from your very first match.