Is the Power Star soft or hard?

It has an EVA 28 core, but with the stiffer 15K face it plays as a medium touch, not a soft racket.

What changed from the 2024 Power Star?

From 2025 on the face went from 12K to 15K carbon, weight rose about 5 g, balance moved up and the drilling opened the sweet spot higher.

Power Star or Power Pro?

The Power Star is easier and cheaper. The Power Pro is harder and heavier in the head for advanced players who want maximum power.

How much does the Pallap Power Star 2026 cost?

It usually sells for about 160 to 180 euros, which puts it in the mid range for a full carbon diamond.

Does the Power Star suit right-side players?

Yes. It is manageable enough for the right side, while left-side players get more help on the smash.

7.8

Conclusion

The Power Star gives good ball exit on the víbora and kick smash without the heavy head of a pure power diamond. It suits intermediate and advanced players who want to attack more. Players who want a hard, explosive frame for flat smashes will find it a little soft.

Power7.8/10

Control7.5/10

Defense7.3/10

Offense8.0/10

Maneuverability7.6/10

Padel Racket Review - Pallap Power Star 2026

Name: Pallap Power Star 2026
Brand: Pallap

Pallap · 2026

Reviewed & Researched by Christoph Herrmann

Left-handed right-side player with an attacking, finishing game

Always overperforms in the warm-up, always underperforms in the match. Such is life.

The Power Star is the best-selling diamond from Pallap, the Spanish brand backed by coach Hugo Cases. The 2026 model weighs 355 to 365 g with a balance of 255 to 260 mm. It has a 15K aluminized carbon face, a dual tubular carbon frame and an EVA 28 core, at about 160 to 180 euros.

The big changes came in 2025: the face went from 12K to 15K carbon, weight rose by about 5 g, the balance moved up and new drilling opened the sweet spot higher on the face. The 2026 model keeps that recipe and adds a new look. It sits below the harder Power Pro and Elite in the line.

What the Reviewers Say

What the reviewers say

Reviewers agree that this is a power diamond that stays easy to play. Fabio Ferro, who helped Pallap develop the 2025 update and works with the brand, calls it "a ready-to-wear diamond": a racket you can use every day without problems. He says the stiffer face gives more ball exit and a wider sweet spot, but that it is a medium touch, not a soft one.

The Running Warehouse playtest describes it as "explosive yet surprisingly comfortable for a diamond-shaped model", with a generous, forgiving sweet spot. Extreme Padel compares it with the Power Pro and places the Star as the easier, more forgiving of the two, and Esprit Padel Shop presents it as the value pick of the 2026 range. Dani 13 compares it with the Control (now Velocity) Star and sees the Power Star as the more attacking choice.

The main reservation: on a hard flat smash it can feel a little soft. Players who want a brutal diamond should look at the Pro or Elite.

How it plays..

Our take: Christoph Herrmann's summary

The Power Star closes points with spin and placement more than with raw force. The víbora and kick smash come off easily, and the higher sweet spot helps when you hit late. Players who finish with a committed, flat swing will want more mass in the head than this racket gives.

Defense

In defense it is forgiving for a diamond. The large sweet spot and medium weight help on lobs and wall exits, but it does not have the stability of a round control racket.

Attack

In attack it gives easy power and good ball exit at medium pace. The kick smash and víbora are its best shots. The flat smash is good, but not explosive.

Netplay

At the net it is manageable and has more feel than the old model. Volleys and the bandeja stay controlled, although the head is a little heavier than some players like for fast exchanges.

Our Advice for New Players

Beginners can play it, but a round or teardrop racket is easier to learn with.

Our Advice for Intermediate Players

This is the main target. Intermediate players who want a first diamond with real attack get a forgiving sweet spot and easy power.

Competitive level

Advanced players who value comfort and control will like it. Players who want maximum power should look at the Power Pro or Elite.

How It Compares

How it compares

The Pallap Power Pro is harder and more powerful, for advanced players. The Pallap Velocity Star has the same build in a teardrop shape, with a little more feel and control. Fabio Ferro compares the Power Star's general feel with the Siux Metalbone 3.3, but with a lower balance and a lower price.

Research & References

Our mission is to help you choose the right padel racket with clear, in-depth reviews that make it easy to level up your game. We start with official specs, then break down each racket’s key properties. Finally, we bring together trusted video and written reviews—summarised into one consistent, easy-to-read overview.

Drafted by Padelguru from expert video and written reviews with Christoph Herrmann's playing profile as an editorial lens, then reviewed and edited by Christoph Herrmann. Fabio Ferro collaborates with Pallap.