Price and target player: an aggressive left-side tool
The channel positions the Hirostar Alien as a specialist weapon for advanced players, especially those who play on the left side and look to dominate. Its diamond shape and a tiny, high sweet spot push it firmly into the offensive category. The list price is €395, with the reviewer noting likely street prices around €360 via periodic discounts or codes.
In short, it’s built for hitters with clean mechanics and quick preparation. If your game leans on control and high-margin lobs under pressure, this isn’t the forgiving option.
Construction highlights: 24k carbon and hard Black EVA
Hirostar’s first signature model for Tolito Aguirre goes all-in on speed and bite. The creator emphasizes the stiffer, more explosive recipe requested by the A1 Padel star compared with past Hirostar models.
- Shape: Diamond
- Face material: 24K carbon fiber
- Surface: rough/sandblasted
- Core: Black EVA Hard X-Treme (firm feel)
- Weight range: 365–380 g (tested unit 363 g without strap)
- Balance: 27.6 cm (high)
- Anti-vibration: convex bridge system
- RRP: €395
The signature aesthetic is subtle but useful: one side features the Alien graphic, the other the Hirostar logo, which helps players keep track of their preferred face orientation. The bridge’s anti-vibration design works well; the reviewer reports no noticeable vibrations despite the stiff layup.
Weight, balance and in-hand feel during setup
With a factory window of 365–380 g and a 27.6 cm balance, the Alien sits head-heavy and not particularly maneuverable. The channel notes a thick, comfortable handle with secure stock grip—no overgrip required—and a soft wrist lanyard that runs a touch long. It arrives without a protector but with a proper cover, something not all brands include anymore.
Back-court performance: tiny sweet spot, low forgiveness
This is the Alien’s most demanding area. Off-center contact produces a woody sound and limited depth; when the ball isn’t struck cleanly, it often sits up short. The sweet spot is not only small but also located high, which makes it tricky during rushed defensive exchanges.
On the flip side, when the strike is true, the ball jumps off the face with serious pace. The reviewer highlights effective chiquitas from the back glass—low, skidding counters that benefit from the hard core and rough surface. However, lobs under pressure are a weak point; the racket clearly prefers flat, tense trajectories over big, shape-heavy escapes.
Net play: spinny plates, strong blocks but demanding touch
At the net, the rough 24K faces bite the ball, delivering depth and heavy rotation when timing is right. It’s a cannon on centered volleys, but mishits die quickly and land short. Touch shots like the dejada (soft drop) require precision; the hard core doesn’t donate much help when you’re late or off-balance.
Interestingly, the reviewer enjoyed block volleys. Even when not perfectly centered, the firm core returns pace efficiently, letting you redirect power with minimal swing and steal quick points.
Overhead game: explosive core when you hit the spot
This is where the Black EVA Hard X-Treme shines. The channel underlines how the Alien was tuned, compared with the Hirostar Blackstone, to give Tolito Aguirre the speed he wanted on overheads. Catch the sweet spot and you get a violent, fast launch that makes por tres, smash, and víbora attempts genuinely threatening. Miss the spot and you’re punished—the gap between perfect and average contact is stark.
The reviewer stops short of calling it the absolute top in raw power, noting that models like the Head Delta Pro and StarVie Triton Pro hit harder in a straight comparison. Still, the Alien sits firmly in the powerful tier, with superior spin and a more “live” response once grooved.
How it compares to Hirostar Blackstone and power rivals
Versus the Hirostar Blackstone, the Alien is stiffer and more explosive, specifically to suit Tolito’s overhead priorities. That change brings higher ceilings on attack but reduces forgiveness. Against big hitters like Head Delta Pro and StarVie Triton Pro, the Alien offers slightly less brute force but compensates with spin and a crisper, quicker rebound when centered.
Net takeaway: advanced left-side players who emphasize fast, spinny overheads will prefer the Alien’s tuned explosiveness; defensive-minded or right-side players will likely find it too demanding.
The channel’s scored ratings for Hirostar Alien (12-vote)
- Back of court: 6
- At net: 8.5
- Control: 6.5
- Maneuverability: 6
- Ball output: 7
- Sweet spot: 6
- Spin: 9
- Power: 8.5
- Por tres: 8.5
- Smash: 8.5
- Víbora: 8.5
- Value for money: 6.5 at €395 (rises to around 7/10 if discounted)
For the right player profile, the Alien delivers a thrilling, high-spin, high-velocity experience—provided you consistently find that small, high sweet spot.
