Babolat
Spirit Stima
The Babolat Spirit Stima is one of the first padel rackets specifically designed for women. Its 335 gram weight and round shape promise considerable accessibility.
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Forgiving • Comfortable • Forgiving
The Babolat Spirit Stima 2023 stands out with its low weight and deliberately soft material composition. Based on first impressions, it appears focused on ease of play and comfort, with a round shape that enlarges the sweetspot. This first look at the specifications and limited playing experiences shows Babolat's choices, but a definitive verdict requires extensive testing of our own.
The Spirit Stima weighs 335 grams, light for a padel racket. Its round shape contributes to a large sweetspot, and the high balance places some extra weight towards the face. With a profile of 36 millimetres, it is thinner than the usual 38 millimetres, a deliberate Babolat choice for this line.
The face consists of soft fiber, a softer alternative to carbon or fiberglass that focuses on comfort and cushioning. The frame is carbon fiber, intended to provide structure and durability without unnecessarily increasing weight. Babolat does not specify the core, which is notable but also consistent with the 150 euro price range.
The combination of low weight, soft materials and a round shape suggests Babolat intended an accessible racket that prioritises ease of play and comfort.
What you will notice as a player
A balanced racket that responds predictably in most situations.
No pronounced weakness, but no single shot where the racket particularly stands out either.
Which shots are affected most?
| Situation | What will you notice? |
|---|---|
| Defense | Reasonable: a calm swing returns most balls off the glass. |
| Volley | Comfortable and stable; aiming is easy and you keep the ball low. |
| Bandeja | Very easy to control: the ball stays low and predictable, ideal for controlling the court. |
| Vibora | Enough bite for a quick brushing shot with some acceleration of your own. |
| Smash | Enough power, but you still need to put considerable effort into the swing. |
| Block | Stable: the racket is ready in time and returns the ball with control. |
| Off-center ball | Reasonably forgiving: outside the sweet spot you lose some speed, while accuracy is largely maintained. |
This racket suits a broad range of players.
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This racket suits a broad range of players and needs.
This racket is likely to suit you if you…
want more comfort and cushioning
have a sensitive arm and need cushioning
want plenty of help from your racket
You will probably appreciate this racket if you…
- •want a balanced racket that handles every shot;
You may run into limitations if you…
- •want a pronounced specialist rather than an all-round racket;
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Indicatieve marktprijs
€150 ·