Siux Electra ST1

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The sandy 12K carbon bites the ball and makes it easy to put spin on bandejas and viboras, with a medium feel that helps you place the ball accurately off the wall. The EVA Soft core cushions the impact and gives a comfortable, controllable feel in defence, especially when blocking fast balls from the back of the court. The teardrop shape and medium balance give high maneuverability for net volleys and quick reactions, without giving up stability when it's time to accelerate the x3 smash. The twin-tubular carbon frame adds strength and durability, and keeps the head firm through long competitive rallies.

Cons

• ✗As an all-round racket, it doesn't offer the explosive power of a pure diamond shape: on the flat smash and the x3 smash, the acceleration has to come from your arm, not the racket. The EVA Soft core holds back the ball exit, so on long offensive lobs or counterattacks from the back of the court you need to add extra energy and get set up well. At up to 375 g at the top of its weight range, long sessions or multi-hour matches punish anyone whose arm isn't conditioned.

Franco Stupaczuk wasn't looking for an off-the-shelf racket: he wanted one of his own. The Siux Electra ST1 was built to Stupa's specifications and comes with sandy 12K carbon, an EVA Soft core, a twin-tubular carbon frame and a weight of 355-375 g. It's a competition padel racket with an all-round character, and that shapes everything else about it.

Siux Electra ST1: teardrop shape and medium balance for a player who doesn't commit to one shot

Stupaczuk is a player of resources, the kind who mixes aggressive defence and attack without specialising in any single shot. The Siux Electra ST1 reflects that philosophy: a teardrop shape, medium balance and a very even spread of performance.

It neither pushes you towards raw hitting power nor locks you into defence. It lets the player decide, which is why this is a model built for the competition circuit, not for someone picking up the game.

What level is the Siux Electra ST1 for?

The Siux Electra ST1 is designed for competition-level players: advanced, technically refined, and looking for an all-round racket. Its medium balance and teardrop shape make it easy to handle, but the sandy 12K carbon demands well-executed shots and a trained arm to get the most out of it.

Sandy 12K carbon, EVA Soft core and twin-tubular frame: what each part brings

The 12K carbon face with a sandy finish gives a medium feel: neither the extreme dryness of a very stiff face nor the softness that swallows the ball. That texture helps you generate spin on bandejas and viboras, and you notice it on the ball exit off the wall, where the ball comes out with spin that's easy to control.

The EVA Soft core adds cushioning and comfort at impact. It reduces the vibration that reaches your elbow and reinforces the sense of control, in exchange for a more contained ball exit: this Siux doesn't hand you free metres, you create them with your shot.

The twin-tubular carbon frame adds strength and durability. In practice, you'll appreciate it on quick net volleys and in long rallies, where a firm head stops the racket from twisting on high-paced impacts.

Siux Electra ST1 specs at a glance

Smashes, bandejas and wall exits: where the Electra ST1 shines and where it demands more

On the x3 smash and the flat smash, the Siux Electra ST1 responds with enough power and a clean, well-directed ball. It doesn't have the violence of a diamond-shaped racket: you supply the final acceleration, and in return you gain the precision to pick your spot.

The bandeja and the vibora are its natural territory. The sandy grain grips the ball and lets you slice it or load it with spin, while the core's cushioning keeps depth under control. It's a racket that rewards the player who builds the point.

In defence, the comfortable feel of the EVA Soft absorbs fast smashes well and makes it easy to block from the back of the court. The ball comes off the wall with intent, although to lift a long lob after a hard shot you have to put your arm into it.

At the net, the maneuverability stands out. The teardrop with medium balance reacts quickly on block volleys and drop volleys, and it doesn't tire your wrist during fast changes of direction.

Who gets the most out of this padel racket?

• **All-round competitor:** someone who alternates defence and attack and wants a racket that doesn't dictate their game plan.
• **Spin and placement player:** someone who lives on bandejas, viboras and well-directed wall exits rather than brute force.
• **Ideal partner:** works well alongside a partner who brings the smash if you prefer to build the point; it also suits an equally complete profile.
• **Not recommended for:** beginners, or anyone chasing maximum explosiveness on every smash.

Honest verdict: what the Electra ST1 gives and what it charges

The Siux Electra ST1 is a genuinely balanced racket. Its strength is consistency: reliable control, enough power, agile handling and a comfortable feel that looks after your arm during the match.

Its limits are those of any all-round racket. It won't hand you the x3 smash or the ball exit on an offensive lob, and the weight, which reaches 375 g, takes its toll at the end of long sessions.

If you're a competitive player who values deciding the character of the point yourself, this model with Stupa's stamp deserves a place in your comparison. If you're after pure explosiveness, or your game is still developing, another family of rackets will suit you better.