Hirostar is the Italian padel brand from Milan that Tolito Aguirre part-owns, and from this week the six rackets in its 2026 range are in stock in Australia at Australian Padel Shop. This guide covers what the brand is, how the three lines (Alien, Pro and Precision) differ, the verified specification of every frame, what the independent tests say, and which one suits which player — with live prices on the rackets below.
The short version
| Who makes it | Hirostar S.r.l., Milan, Italy. Owner Lucio Mormile; Tolito Aguirre has been a shareholder since July 2024 and an ambassador since 2021. |
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| The lines | Alien (Tolito's signature diamonds), Pro (18K diamonds for advanced players), Precision (the accessible tier), plus a Starter & Youth range we do not currently stock. |
| What every frame shares | 38mm profile, 100% carbon tubular frame, matte sandblasted face, custom mould with an anti-vibration bridge, weights of 360–380g. |
| Price in Australia | $385 (Horizon, Solar) to $545 (Alien Pro). Ours are the same prices as the Australian distributor, with the RRP shown on each product page. |
| Best for | Attackers who want a stiff, precise diamond (Alien Pro, Blackstone); all-court players who want a diamond they can defend with (Alien Core, Redstone); improvers (Horizon); control players and sore arms (Solar). |
| Not for | Anyone who needs a light racket — nothing in the range is under 360g — or a beginner who wants the most forgiving frame money can buy. |
Who Hirostar are
Hirostar is a young company by padel standards. It is based in Milan — Via Giorgio Washington, if you want to look it up — and sells in around nineteen countries, with a recent push into the United States. What put it on the map is one player. Tolito Aguirre, the Argentine best known for the trick shots and behind-the-back winners that fill more highlight reels than anyone else on the Premier Padel tour, signed as an ambassador in 2021 and in July 2024 became a partner in the business, not just a face on it. The Alien by Tolito Aguirre sub-brand is the result, and it is the line that most people mean when they say “Hirostar”.
The rest of the range is less famous but arguably more interesting for a club player, because it is where Hirostar do things other brands do not — a diamond with a low balance, for one. All of it is designed in Milan; like almost every padel brand at every price point, Hirostar do not publish where the frames are manufactured, and we are not going to guess.
How the range is organised
Three lines, and once you know what each one is for, the names on the rackets make sense.
- Alien — Tolito's signature diamond mould in two builds. Alien Pro is the 24K carbon, EVA Black X-Treme (hard core) version. Alien Core is the same shape with a 12K face and the standard EVA Black core — softer, more forgiving, the one Hirostar describe as the most controlled expression of the line. There is also an Alien Junior for kids, which we can order in.
- Pro — two 18K carbon diamonds on the Black EVA 17 core with an integrated anti-vibration bridge. Blackstone carries a medium-high balance; Redstone carries a medium-low one, which is rare for the shape.
- Precision — the accessible tier at $385: 12K carbon, EVA Black cores, integrated frame protection. Horizon is the attacking diamond, Solar the round control frame. Hirostar also make an Aurora and an Andromeda (both teardrops) in this line, which we have not ranged yet.
Two things worth knowing before you go further. First, Hirostar's Redstone and Blackstone are their “25” mould carried into the 2026 catalogue unchanged, so a 2025 review of either still applies. Second, the 2026 Alien Pro and Core are colourway updates — Cosmic Blu on the Pro, Xeno Green on the Core — over the same technical build as 2025. Hirostar say so themselves, which we appreciate.
Every Hirostar racket we stock, with the verified specs
| Racket | Line | Shape | Balance | Face | Core | Weight | Level |
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| Alien Pro 2026 | Alien | Diamond | High | 24K carbon | EVA Black X-Treme (hard) | 365–380g | Advanced |
| Alien Core 2026 | Alien | Diamond | Medium-high | 12K carbon | EVA Black (medium) | 365–380g | Intermediate–advanced |
| Blackstone | Pro | Diamond | Medium-high | 18K carbon | Black EVA 17 (medium) | 360–375g | Advanced |
| Redstone | Pro | Diamond | Medium-low | 18K carbon | Black EVA 17 (medium) | 365–380g | Advanced |
| Horizon 2026 | Precision | Diamond | High | 12K carbon | EVA Black Mid (medium) | 360–375g | Intermediate |
| Solar 2026 | Precision | Round | Low | 12K carbon | EVA Black Soft | 365–380g | Beginner–intermediate |
Every figure is from Hirostar's own product pages, cross-checked against the Australian distributor's listings on 23 September 2026. All six are 38mm with a 100% carbon tubular frame and a matte sandblasted surface. Manufacturer weight ranges are ±10g in practice.
The Alien line — Tolito Aguirre's rackets
The Alien Pro is the racket Tolito's name is on, and the one with the only independent scored test we could find. Padel.how tested the 2025 build — identical to the 2026 — and gave it 73/100: control 9, net play 7.5, power ceiling 7.5, manoeuvrability 7, sweet spot 7, comfort 6.5. Their conclusion is the important part: this is a controlled attacking racket whose strongest quality is placement, not raw power. The 24K face and hard core give very direct feedback, the head-heavy balance (they measured 29cm) rewards a committed swing, and the price of all that is a compact sweet spot and below-average comfort. If you are an advanced left-side attacker who likes a racket that tells you exactly where you hit it, it is a serious frame. If your elbow has ever complained, it is not.
The Alien Core is the same mould made playable for a full match: 12K carbon flexes more than 24K, the plain EVA Black is the middle-density rubber in the range, and the balance drops to medium-high. We have not found a scored test of the Core specifically, but the physics are not mysterious — softer face plus softer core on the same shape moves comfort up and finishing power down. For an intermediate-to-advanced all-court player who wants Tolito's shape without the stiffness, it is the one to buy.
The Pro line — Blackstone and Redstone
These two share everything — 18K carbon, Black EVA 17 core, the integrated anti-vibration bridge, the sandblasted finish with metallic accents — and differ in one thing that matters more than most spec-sheet lines: where the weight sits.
The Blackstone is the conventional one. Medium-high balance, more leverage on the smash, a compact-to-medium sweet spot, and a crisp, firm 18K response that Hirostar aim at players who “dominate with technique, rhythm and accuracy”. It is firm but not brutal — between the Alien Pro and the Redstone in feel — and at $415 (RRP $485) it and the Redstone are the cheapest 18K diamonds on our wall.
The Redstone is the interesting one. A diamond head with a medium-low balance is rare, and Padelspeed's spotlight test explained why it works: “attack plus manoeuvrability” — the attacking geometry and the high sweet spot, without the slow, head-heavy feel. Quicker through the air, easier to control in hand, and a bridge that noticeably takes the sting out of off-centre hits. The trade-off is that it sits between two stools: a player who wants maximum power will find the Blackstone hits harder, and a player who wants maximum forgiveness will find a round frame kinder. For a net player with fast hands, or an attacker whose arm dislikes head-heavy frames, it is the Hirostar to look at first.
The Precision line — Horizon and Solar
Same price, opposite intent. The Horizon is a high-balance diamond with 12K carbon and an EVA Black Mid core — the Blackstone's idea in a softer, cheaper package, and a sensible first diamond for an intermediate who wants more on the overhead but would rather not spend Pro-tier money to find out whether the shape suits them. The Solar is the only round frame Hirostar make for adults: low balance, EVA Black Soft, 12K carbon, and the arm-friendly pick in the range. It suits beginners, right-side defenders and anyone who builds points rather than ends them. One honest note on both: at 360–380g they are not light for their tier, which helps stability on the block and costs a little on hand speed.
Neither has a published independent test yet; everything above is manufacturer and retailer description, and we say so on the product pages too.
What Hirostar's technology names actually mean
- Smart Holes System — Hirostar's drilling pattern. They say it enlarges the effective hitting area and helps the head through the air. Every brand has a version of this claim; treat it as a design feature, not a measured advantage.
- Aerodynamic anti-vibration bridge — the throat piece on the Alien frames, with openings to reduce drag and damp vibration. The Pro line has a simpler integrated bridge doing the same damping job.
- EVA Black — the core family. From softest to firmest: Soft (Solar), Mid (Horizon), standard (Alien Core), 17 (Blackstone, Redstone) and X-Treme (Alien Pro).
- 12K / 18K / 24K — the carbon tow count on the face. Higher is stiffer and more direct; lower is more forgiving. What the weave numbers actually mean explains it properly.
- Integrated protection — on the 2026 Precision frames the top of the frame is moulded to take the scrapes, so you do not need to fit a separate protector. On the Alien and Pro frames you still should.
Which Hirostar should you buy?
- Advanced attacker, stiff and precise: Alien Pro. Compare it against the Siux Fenix Pro and the Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 before you decide.
- Advanced attacker who wants the smash without the price: Blackstone. Its nearest rival here is the NOX AT10 Genius Attack 12K.
- All-court player who wants a diamond they can defend with: Alien Core or Redstone. The Core is softer; the Redstone is quicker in hand.
- Intermediate moving to a first diamond: Horizon, against the Dunlop FX Team and the Tecnifibre Bomba Soft.
- Control player, or a sore arm: Solar, against the Babolat Counter Viper 2.6 and the NOX ML10 Ventus Control.
Still unsure? The racket finder scores every racket we stock, including all six Hirostars, against your level, style and budget, and compare puts any two side by side with the identical specs hidden.
Buying a Hirostar in Australia
All six are official Australian stock, shipped same day from the Gold Coast on orders before 1pm AEST, free shipping over $99, and free click and collect from our counter at Pacific Fair in Broadbeach. Our prices match the Australian distributor's, and the RRP is shown on every product page so you can see exactly what you are saving on the Blackstone and Redstone. No demo rackets at our end — if your club has a Hirostar on its wall, hit with it there first. See the full Hirostar range →
Frequently asked questions
Is Hirostar a good padel brand?
It is a small Italian brand with one genuinely famous player behind it and a range that does a couple of things others do not. The one independent test we have found (Alien Pro, 73/100) rates it as a well-made, control-first attacking racket with below-average comfort. It is not a beginner brand, and it does not pretend to be.
What racket does Tolito Aguirre use?
Tolito Aguirre plays the Hirostar Alien Pro, his signature diamond, and has been a Hirostar partner since 2024. As with every sponsored professional, the frame he competes with may differ from the retail model.
Where is Hirostar made?
Hirostar is designed in Milan, Italy. The company does not publish its manufacturing location on its product pages, which is normal for the industry.
What is the difference between the Alien Pro and the Alien Core?
Same mould. The Pro has a 24K carbon face and the hard EVA Black X-Treme core with a high balance; the Core has a 12K face and the standard EVA Black core with a medium-high balance. Pro is stiffer and more direct; Core is softer and more forgiving.
Which Hirostar is best for tennis elbow?
The Solar: round head, low balance and the softest core in the range. Padel and tennis elbow covers what the gear can and cannot do.
Specifications from hirostar.com and the Australian distributor's listings, verified 23 September 2026. Independent scores are quoted from the named tester and are their opinion; we have not court-tested these frames ourselves. Prices shown on the cards above are live.