{"title":"Hirostar","description":"\u003cp\u003eHirostar is the Italian padel brand from Milan, co-owned by Argentine professional Tolito Aguirre. Three lines: the Alien signature rackets (Alien Pro and Alien Core), the Pro diamonds (Redstone and Blackstone) and the Precision range (Horizon and Solar). Official Australian stock, shipped same day from the Gold Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hirostar-alien-pro-2026-padel-racket-tolito-aguirre","title":"Hirostar Alien Pro 2026 Padel Racket (Tolito Aguirre)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hirostar Alien Pro 2026 is the third evolution of Tolito Aguirre's signature racket, and the top of the Hirostar range. Diamond head, high balance, a 24K carbon face and the firmest core the Milan brand makes — EVA Black X-Treme. It is built for one player type: the attacker who finishes points overhead and wants the racket to answer immediately, with nothing soft in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Padel.how tested the 2025 Alien Pro (same mould, same 24K\/X-Treme build — 2026 is a cosmetic update) and scored it 73\/100: control 9, net play 7.5, power ceiling 7.5, manoeuvrability 7, sweet spot 7, comfort 6.5. Their reading was that this is a \u003cem\u003econtrolled\u003c\/em\u003e attacking racket — placement is its strongest quality, the hard core gives very direct feedback, and the head-heavy balance (they measured 29cm) rewards a committed swing but does not help you from the back glass. Comfort is below average and the sweet spot is compact, which is what a 24K face on a hard core usually means. Everythingpadel UK describe it the same way: firm, direct contact, built at 365–380g for stability through the overhead, and for experienced players rather than developing ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed for 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hirostar say the technical configuration is unchanged — the 2026 is a restyle with Cosmic Blu accents over the carbon base. The aerodynamic bridge with anti-vibration openings, the Smart Holes drilling pattern and the sandblasted matte finish all carry over from the 2025 frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an advanced left-side attacker with repeatable technique who wants a stiff, precise diamond and likes a racket that tells you exactly where you hit it. Its closest rivals on our wall are the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/siux-fenix-pro-2026\"\u003eSiux Fenix Pro 2026\u003c\/a\u003e (more raw power, similar unforgiveness) and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-technical-viper-3-0-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Technical Viper 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e (a fraction more damping).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if comfort matters, you defend more than you attack, or you are still building consistency. The same shape with a softer core and a 12K face is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-alien-core-2026-padel-racket-tolito-aguirre\"\u003eAlien Core 2026\u003c\/a\u003e; the kindest diamond in our range is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tecnifibre-bomba-soft-2026\"\u003eTecnifibre Bomba Soft\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e365–380g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh (head-heavy; one tester measured 29cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEVA Black X-Treme — the firmest in the Hirostar range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24K carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% carbon tubular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte sandblasted (spin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAerodynamic anti-vibration bridge · Smart Holes System · custom Hirostar mould\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayed by\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolito Aguirre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon with Cosmic Blu accents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilan, Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHirostar's sponsored professionals may compete with frames that differ from the retail model.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from Hirostar S.r.l. (Milan) and the retailers named, verified 2026-09-23. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g. Independent scores are quoted from the named tester and are their opinion, not ours; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hirostar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64721249894771,"sku":"APS-HI-0001","price":545.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/hirostar-alien-pro-2026-padel-racket-1_9b5b212f-426b-4bb8-9b4f-182a67924723.jpg?v=1790168599"},{"product_id":"hirostar-alien-core-2026-padel-racket-tolito-aguirre","title":"Hirostar Alien Core 2026 Padel Racket (Tolito Aguirre)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hirostar Alien Core 2026 is the second racket in Tolito Aguirre's signature line and the one Hirostar describe as its most controlled and balanced expression. Same diamond mould as the Alien Pro, but with a 12K carbon face and the standard EVA Black core instead of the 24K\/X-Treme build — a softer, more forgiving version of the same attacking geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hirostar pitch it as a diamond with medium-high balance for players who want attacking shape without the stiffness of the Pro, and the spec sheet backs that up: 12K carbon flexes more than 24K, and the plain EVA Black is the middle-density rubber in the range. Padelspeed (UK) group it as the attack-and-control blend in the 2026 line-up. We have not found an independent scored test of the Core specifically; the 2025 Alien Pro on the same mould scored 73\/100 at Padel.how with control 9 and comfort 6.5, and the Core's softer build should move the comfort number up and the power number down. Treat that as inference, not a test result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed for 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e New Xeno Green colourway over the carbon base. The aerodynamic anti-vibration bridge, Smart Holes System and sandblasted matte finish carry over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an intermediate-to-advanced all-court player who wants a diamond you can actually play a full match with — attack when the ball sits up, but not get punished on the block. The comparable frames on our wall are the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-attack-12k-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eNOX AT10 Genius Attack 12K\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-technical-viper-soft-3-0-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want the stiffest, most direct version of this racket — that is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-alien-pro-2026-padel-racket-tolito-aguirre\"\u003eAlien Pro 2026\u003c\/a\u003e — or if you are a beginner, in which case a round frame like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-counter-origin-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Counter Origin\u003c\/a\u003e will do more for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e365–380g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium-high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEVA Black (medium density)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12K carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% carbon tubular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte sandblasted (spin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAerodynamic anti-vibration bridge · Smart Holes System · custom Hirostar mould\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate to advanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignature line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlien by Tolito Aguirre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon with Xeno Green accents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilan, Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHirostar's sponsored professionals may compete with frames that differ from the retail model.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from Hirostar S.r.l. (Milan) and the retailers named, verified 2026-09-23. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g. Independent scores are quoted from the named tester and are their opinion, not ours; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hirostar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64721252843891,"sku":"APS-HI-0002","price":525.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/hirostar-alien-core-2026-padel-racket-1_e9bfdc9d-317b-4516-80b6-2ab8c65a126f.jpg?v=1790168644"},{"product_id":"hirostar-redstone-padel-racket","title":"Hirostar Redstone Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hirostar Redstone is the unusual one in Hirostar's Pro line: a diamond head with a \u003cem\u003emedium-low\u003c\/em\u003e balance. Most diamonds push the weight up; the Redstone keeps it nearer the hand, so you get the attacking geometry and the high sweet spot without the slow, head-heavy feel. 18K carbon face, Black EVA 17 core, 38mm profile, and Hirostar's integrated anti-vibration bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Padelspeed's spotlight test called it \"attack plus manoeuvrability\": quicker through the air and easier to control in hand than a conventional power racket, with a textured surface that helps spin and a bridge that noticeably takes the sting out of off-centre hits. The trade-offs they found are the ones you would expect from the shape — the sweet spot sits high and is concentrated, so it is smaller than a round frame's, and a player who wants either maximum power or maximum forgiveness may find it sits in between. Against the Siux Fenix Pro they positioned it as the choice for controlled aggression rather than raw finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel year.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is Hirostar's current Redstone (their \"25\" mould, still the 2026 catalogue frame). Some retailers list the shape as teardrop; Hirostar's own spec sheet says diamond, and that is what we have listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an advanced club player or strong intermediate who volleys a lot, plays fast hands at the net, and wants attacking shape without a sluggish head. It is also the Hirostar to look at if a head-heavy diamond has ever bothered your arm. Nearest rivals here: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tecnifibre-bomba-speed-2026\"\u003eTecnifibre Bomba Speed\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dunlop-fx-pro-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eDunlop FX Pro\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want the biggest smash in the range — its stablemate the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-blackstone-padel-racket\"\u003eBlackstone\u003c\/a\u003e has the same build with a medium-high balance — or if you need a large, forgiving sweet spot, where a round frame like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-solar-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eHirostar Solar\u003c\/a\u003e is the better buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e365–380g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium-low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack EVA 17 (medium density)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18K carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% carbon tubular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte sandblasted with gloss and metallic inserts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated anti-vibration bridge · custom Hirostar mould\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHirostar Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon with red accents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilan, Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from Hirostar S.r.l. (Milan) and the retailers named, verified 2026-09-23. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g. Independent scores are quoted from the named tester and are their opinion, not ours; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hirostar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64721253499251,"sku":"APS-HI-0003","price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/hirostar-redstone-padel-racket-1_db132505-87a6-41f8-afa3-38db5d21f6ad.jpg?v=1790168675"},{"product_id":"hirostar-blackstone-padel-racket","title":"Hirostar Blackstone Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hirostar Blackstone is the attacking half of Hirostar's Pro pair: the same 18K carbon face, Black EVA 17 core and anti-vibration bridge as the Redstone, but with a medium-high balance that puts the mass where a diamond normally carries it. Total-black finish with metallic accents, 38mm, and a sandblasted surface for spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hirostar describe the target player as one who \"dominates with technique, rhythm and accuracy\" rather than brute force, and Padelspeed's listing agrees: a crisp, firm 18K response, moderate comfort from the EVA 17, and a compact-to-medium sweet spot that rewards clean contact and does not hide a mishit. The diamond shape and higher balance give it more leverage on the smash than the Redstone; the price is that it takes a little more driving through fast exchanges. We have not found an independent scored test for the Blackstone; the description above is drawn from the manufacturer and the two retailers named.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel year.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is Hirostar's current Blackstone (their \"25\" mould, still the 2026 catalogue frame).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an advanced or strong-intermediate attacker with solid mechanics who builds pressure with volleys and bandejas and wants a diamond that is firm but not brutal. It sits between the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-alien-pro-2026-padel-racket-tolito-aguirre\"\u003eAlien Pro\u003c\/a\u003e (harder, 24K) and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-redstone-padel-racket\"\u003eRedstone\u003c\/a\u003e (same build, lower balance). Elsewhere on our wall the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-attack-12k-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eNOX AT10 Genius Attack\u003c\/a\u003e is the closest comparison.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are still developing technique or want a big, forgiving sweet spot — look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-horizon-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eHorizon\u003c\/a\u003e (softer diamond, less money) or a round frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360–375g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium-high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack EVA 17 (medium density)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18K carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% carbon tubular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte sandblasted with gloss and metallic accents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated anti-vibration bridge · custom Hirostar mould\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHirostar Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilan, Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from Hirostar S.r.l. (Milan) and the retailers named, verified 2026-09-23. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g. Independent scores are quoted from the named tester and are their opinion, not ours; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hirostar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64721254351219,"sku":"APS-HI-0004","price":415.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/hirostar-blackstone-padel-racket-1_6b8dd5b6-d807-40d8-8ae5-2e6f756d927b.jpg?v=1790168703"},{"product_id":"hirostar-horizon-2026-padel-racket","title":"Hirostar Horizon 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hirostar Horizon 2026 is the attacking racket in Hirostar's Precision line — the tier below the Pro and Alien frames, and the one aimed at improving players. Diamond shape, high balance, a 12K carbon face and an EVA Black Mid core: the same intent as the Blackstone, in a softer, cheaper package with an integrated protector moulded into the top of the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hirostar's own description is honest about what the Mid core does: it is the intermediate-density rubber, chosen so that volleys and touch shots stay compact and controllable while the diamond head still adds inertia to the smash, bandeja and víbora. 12K carbon is more flexible than the 18K and 24K faces higher in the range, which generally means a larger usable sweet spot and less shock at the cost of some crispness. Padelspeed (UK) file it as the power-centric option in the 2026 Precision range. We have not found an independent scored test of the Horizon yet; everything above is manufacturer and retailer description, not a court test.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed for 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e New Hirostar mould with the integrated upper-frame protection, sandblasted matte finish and a navy colourway. The 2025 Horizon ran the same 12K\/EVA Black Mid build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an intermediate player moving to your first diamond, you want more on the overhead, and you would rather not spend Pro-tier money to find out whether the shape suits you. The comparable frames here are the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dunlop-fx-team-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eDunlop FX Team\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tecnifibre-bomba-soft-2026\"\u003eTecnifibre Bomba Soft\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you defend more than you attack — the round \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-solar-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eHirostar Solar\u003c\/a\u003e is the control racket in the same line at the same price — or if you already have the technique for the firmer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-blackstone-padel-racket\"\u003eBlackstone\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360–375g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEVA Black Mid (medium density)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12K carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% carbon tubular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte sandblasted (spin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated upper-frame protection · custom Hirostar mould\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate to advanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHirostar Precision\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon with navy frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilan, Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from Hirostar S.r.l. (Milan) and the retailers named, verified 2026-09-23. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g. Independent scores are quoted from the named tester and are their opinion, not ours; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hirostar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64721255137651,"sku":"APS-HI-0005","price":385.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/hirostar-horizon-2026-padel-racket-1_275e54c0-937f-41eb-a4ba-55cd2d032fa5.jpg?v=1790168732"},{"product_id":"hirostar-solar-2026-padel-racket","title":"Hirostar Solar 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hirostar Solar 2026 is the control racket in the Precision line and the only round frame Hirostar currently make for adults. Low balance, 12K carbon face, EVA Black Soft core and a 38mm profile — a frame built, in Hirostar's words, for players who build rallies with precision rather than end them with a smash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e The recipe is the classic control one and Hirostar do not dress it up: the round head widens the effective hitting area, the low balance keeps the head quick through direction changes and blocks, the soft core cushions the impact so you can manage depth and direction without stiffening the stroke, and the 12K face adds enough rigidity to keep volleys and blocked returns predictable. Their Smart Holes drilling pattern and the integrated protector at the top of the frame carry over from the higher tiers. Padelspeed (UK) list it as the control specialist of the 2026 range. We have not found an independent scored test of the Solar; the description above is manufacturer and retailer copy, not a court test. Note the weight: 365–380g is at the heavier end for a round frame, which helps stability on the block but is worth knowing if you prefer a light racket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed for 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e New Hirostar mould with integrated upper-frame protection, 3D detailing on the face and a gold-on-carbon colourway. The 2025 Solar used the same 12K\/soft-EVA recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are a beginner-to-intermediate player, a right-side defender, or anyone whose elbow has complained about stiffer frames — this is the arm-friendly racket in the Hirostar range. Compare it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-counter-viper-2-6-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Counter Viper 2.6\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ml10-ventus-control-3k-2026-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti\"\u003eNOX ML10 Ventus Control\u003c\/a\u003e, the two round frames we sell most.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want the racket to add power — the diamond \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-horizon-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eHirostar Horizon\u003c\/a\u003e is the same line and price with the opposite intent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e365–380g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEVA Black Soft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12K carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% carbon tubular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte sandblasted with 3D detailing (spin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmart Holes System · integrated upper-frame protection · custom Hirostar mould\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHirostar Precision\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon with gold frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilan, Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from Hirostar S.r.l. (Milan) and the retailers named, verified 2026-09-23. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g. Independent scores are quoted from the named tester and are their opinion, not ours; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hirostar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64721255989619,"sku":"APS-HI-0006","price":385.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/hirostar-solar-2026-padel-racket-1_fa454400-6dbf-411b-b195-275df947604f.jpg?v=1790168762"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/collections\/hirostar-alien-pro-2026-padel-racket-1.jpg?v=1790257039","url":"https:\/\/australianpadelshop.com\/collections\/hirostar.oembed","provider":"Australian Padel Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}