Best for advanced tactical all-round players
Advanced and professional players with a versatile, tactical game who build points with placement, defend with patience and move forward to finish when the opportunity appears. It suits players who want one racket that can be tuned slightly toward attack or control, and players who use two-handed shots thanks to the longer handle. It is not the right choice for beginners or intermediate players, or for pure attackers who want maximum head weight and free power on the smash. Players with sensitive elbows should compare it against a softer, rounder model before buying.
Specifications
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Weight
- 350–370 g
- Touch
- Medium
- Balance
- Medium
- Core
- M-EVA Balance
- Faces
- 18K Carbon Hybrid
- Frame
- Carbon with HexaCell reinforcement
- Level
- Professional
Overview of the StarVie Eternal 2027
The StarVie Eternal 2027, officially Eternal by Sanyo Gutiérrez, is the signature racket of Sanyo Gutiérrez and a versatile model in StarVie's 2027 collection. It is built on a new hybrid mold with a wide sweet spot, an 18K Carbon Hybrid face and an M-EVA Balance core. Its defining feature is the Power Balance system: interchangeable weighted rubbers, included in the package, let the player move the balance toward power or toward control. The result is a maneuverable, forgiving all-round racket that rewards placement and touch more than raw force.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Wide, forgiving sweet spot.
- Very maneuverable with the stock balance.
- Balance adjustable with Power Balance rubbers.
- Clean, well-placed volleys and controllable bandejas.
- Comfortable medium touch.
- Longer handle gives a firmer hold.
Cons
- Limited free power on the smash.
- Moderate spin unless the wrist works.
- Not suited to players who want maximum head weight.
Technologies & Materials
- 18K Carbon Hybrid — a medium-density carbon face that balances power and comfort;
- M-EVA Balance — a medium-hard rubber core tuned to balance control and power;
- Power Balance — a weight system with interchangeable 4 g and 8 g rubbers fitted on the frame profile that shift the balance toward power or control;
- AeroDrive — a wind chamber that reduces air resistance and improves swing speed and maneuverability;
- V-Force Bridge — an internal heart structure that distributes impact forces, adds stability and reduces vibration;
- HexaCell — a hexagonal frame profile that reinforces the frame and improves stability;
- A-Shock — an anti-vibration rubber in the handle for comfort and precision;
- Spin Boost Tech — a textured surface that increases grip on the ball for spin and control;
- Longer Handgrip — an extended handle for a firmer hold and more leverage;
- Z-Shock — an anti-shock grip that absorbs vibration and improves hold.
What Makes the StarVie Eternal 2027 Special
The Eternal combines a forgiving hybrid shape with adjustable balance. Power Balance lets the player change the weight distribution without tape or extra accessories, so the same frame can lean toward a more stable, head-weighted feel or a quicker, more controlled one. V-Force Bridge and HexaCell keep the frame stable at impact, and AeroDrive reduces drag. With the stock setup, the weight sits clearly toward the hand, which makes the racket very easy to move for a professional-level model.
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How it Feels on the Court
Defense
This is where the Eternal feels most at home. The wide sweet spot makes long rallies from the back forgiving, and off-center contact still produces a playable ball. Lobs and chiquitas are easy to place, and the light head lets the player react quickly to balls off the glass.
Net Play
Volleys come out clean with a compact swing and stay well placed through the middle of the court. The low swing weight makes fast exchanges comfortable, while the medium touch keeps blocks under control.
Bandeja & Víbora
The bandeja is deep and controllable, with depth set by the wrist rather than by the frame.
Advice
On the víbora, the rough surface bites when the wrist snaps firmly through the ball; without that action, the spin stays moderate.
Smash
Power comes from the player's own swing. Moving weight toward the head with Power Balance gives the overhead a little more punch.
Important
The frame adds placement rather than extra pace, so flat smashes are accurate but not explosive.
Maneuverability
One of the racket's strengths. With the stock setup the weight sits toward the hand, and the racket moves very quickly in every phase of the point.
Forgiveness
High for a professional-level racket. The wide sweet spot of the hybrid mold keeps the response consistent on contact away from the center.
Comfort
The touch is medium, on the soft side of the scale for a pro racket.
Note
V-Force Bridge, A-Shock and the Z-Shock grip filter vibration well over long sessions.
Conclusion
The Eternal 2027 is a versatile, forgiving racket built for players who win points with consistency and placement. It gives an advanced player a wide sweet spot, quick handling, controlled volleys and bandejas, and the option to tune the balance with Power Balance. In return, it offers little free power overhead, so pace has to come from the arm. It fits tactical all-round players; pure attackers who want maximum smash power will be better served by a diamond-shaped model.
Where to buy StarVie Eternal 2027
- Racket
- StarVie
- 7 minutes
- John Macallan
