The Dronos Galaxy at AED 269 is the control frame; the Titania Kepler at AED 289 is the more balanced one. Both are Spanish-made, both launched at AED 899, and the AED 20 between them is irrelevant — pick on feel, not price.
Side by side
| Dronos Galaxy | Titania Kepler | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | AED 269 (was 899) | AED 289 (was 899) |
| Discount | 70% | 68% |
| Orientation | Control | Balanced |
| Level | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| In stock | 5 | 4 |
The Dronos Galaxy
The cheapest racket in our catalogue, and the one we hand to players who have had a few months of coaching and want to stop renting. Control-oriented, which in practice means placement and consistency rather than putting the ball away from the back of the court.
If you lose more points to unforced errors than you win with winners — which is most club players, honestly — this is the one.
The Titania Kepler
A step up in feel and slightly more balanced between control and power. It suits a player who has started attacking at the net and wants a little more from the frame when they do, without moving to something unforgiving.
How to decide
Think about your last few matches. Are you mostly rallying and trying to keep the ball deep? Dronos. Are you starting to come to the net and finish points? Titania.
If you genuinely cannot tell, take the Dronos and put the AED 20 towards an overgrip. At this level the difference between these two frames is smaller than the difference a fresh grip makes.
Why both cost so little
Previous-season stock. StarVie manufactures in Guadalajara, Spain, and refreshes its range annually; when the new models land, last season's frames have to move. Nothing about the racket changes, only the year printed on it.
At AED 269 and AED 289 these are the two cheapest genuine branded padel rackets available in the UAE. The next cheapest branded frame from any other UAE retailer starts at AED 397.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the StarVie Dronos and Titania?
The Dronos is control-oriented, the Titania more balanced between control and power.
Which is better for a beginner?
The Dronos, marginally — control frames are more forgiving. For a complete beginner, look at a fully round frame instead.
Are StarVie rackets made in Spain?
Yes, in Guadalajara.
Why are they so cheap?
They are previous-season models reduced from AED 899.
See the whole StarVie range. Cash on delivery across the UAE.