
StarVie Phantom 2027
Control racket with 12K carbon – round shape and low balance for precise play.
- 356 g
- Medium
- Intermediate
Assessment based on manufacturer data – not played by us · How we rate
from €210 incl. shipping at Racketshop · cheapest of 3 shops compared
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Light Cybershape version with a low balance – light in the hand, yet it keeps the 18K carbon duplex control of the series; designed for women and players with a lighter hitting hand.
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Lowest price €210 (14.11.) · highest price €329.95 (18.08.) – in each case the cheapest daily price across all shops, including shipping.
The Stiga 18K Lw 2 Cybershape cost €329.95 on 22.07. and is €210 today – that's €119.95 less. That is also the lowest level since we started tracking. We've been tracking the price since 22.07.: 115 days with price changes.
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Light Cybershape version with a low balance: it keeps the well-rated 18K carbon duplex control of the series but is clearly lighter – designed for women and players with a lighter hitting hand.
At 345 g, it is lighter than three quarters of all models in our comparison: quick to handle, but more of the power in attack has to come from your own swing. Head shape Round means: a large, central sweet spot – lots of control and forgiveness, little power of its own; the low balance makes it feel more manoeuvrable than its weight suggests. The medium-hard core balances feedback and comfort. With power 5 and control 8 out of 10, it is clearly built for precision.
With a forgiveness rating of 7.5 out of 10, it is easy-going, even though 68% of the round models in our comparison leave even more margin for error. Medium-hard core and low balance: only 23 of the 507 models we compare have this combination. 3 of the 21 shops in our comparison stock this racket, with prices from €210 to €329.95 – a €120 difference for the same model.
Players with a lighter hitting hand who want Cybershape control in a lighter version.
| Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Weight | approx. 345 g |
| Balance | Low (manoeuvrable) |
| Hardness | Medium |
| Core | EVA (18K Carbon Duplex) |
| Frame | Carbon 360° (18K), lightweight construction more direct ball exit and more feedback than fibreglass |
| Level | Beginner, Intermediate |
| Power | 5/10 |
| Control | 8/10 |
| Forgiveness (estimated) | 7.5/10
forgiving, wide hitting area |
| Arm-friendly | Not really |
Last updated: November 2026 · How we rate
Our classification: Beginner and Intermediate. Its forgiveness is 7.5 out of 10 – forgiving, wide hitting area.
The Stiga 18K Lw 2 Cybershape weighs 345 g and has a round shape, a low (manoeuvrable) balance and a medium-hard core (EVA (18K Carbon Duplex)). The frame is made of Carbon 360° (18K), Leichtbau.
Not by our rule: the core is medium-hard. We only call rackets arm-friendly if they have a soft core, a balance that isn't head-heavy, a round or teardrop shape and weigh 360 g at most. Suitable models are listed in our guide to padel rackets for tennis elbow.
On 14/11/2026, Racketshop was the cheapest of 3 shops in our comparison at €210 including shipping. We check prices daily; the current ones are at the top of this page.
The closest matches in shape, hardness, balance, weight and price: StarVie Phantom 2027 (7.9/10), Adidas Adipower Carbon Light 2025 (7.7/10) and Adidas Cross IT CTRL 3.4 2025 (7.9/10).

Control racket with 12K carbon – round shape and low balance for precise play.

Round shape with low balance, a medium-hard core, carbon faces and 352 g – a light, easy-handling control racket with a large sweet spot.

Control racket with low balance, a hard EVA core and a carbon hitting face – handy at 352 grams and designed for precision.
Side by side: vs. StarVie Phantom 2027 · vs. Adidas Adipower Carbon Light 2025 · vs. Adidas Cross IT CTRL 3.4 2025