Siux Fenix Pro 5 Black 2025

Pros

• ✓24K carbon delivers a sharp, explosive response on the smash: arm energy reaches the ball intact, with zero filtering or residual dampening The 3D finish grips the ball on bandejas and cut viboras, generating effects that drop fast and force the opponent to lift the ball from an awkward position The 38mm profile stabilises the frame on off-centre hits, cutting lateral vibration on transition shots where there's no time to set up properly

Cons

• ✗The high balance and hard EVA punish you on defence: late arrivals at the back produce short, aimless lobs due to the lack of trampoline effect in the core The stiffness of the 24K carbon demands polished technique on low volleys; players still building their game will notice less forgiveness on mishits and more vibration through the elbow

Siux Fenix Pro 5 Black 2025: 24K carbon built for Leo Augsburger's attacking game

The Fenix Pro 5 Black is Leo Augsburger's official racket for 2025. A high-balance diamond shape, 24K carbon face and hard EVA core: the most offensive equation in the Siux SS25 line-up. This isn't a racket that negotiates — it's one that executes.

24K carbon meets hard EVA: the pairing that defines this racket

The Siux Fenix Pro 5 Black builds its identity on two very deliberate technical choices.

The 24K carbon face brings the highest stiffness in the range: a 24,000-filament weave produces a hard surface that transmits impact energy without cushioning it. There's no give, no trampoline effect off the face — what goes in comes straight back out. In the hands of a player with a grooved swing, that translates into genuine ball speed and a direct, connected feel. The 3D finish on the surface adds real function too: the texture grips the ball at the point of contact, letting you impart spin on cut bandejas and viboras without changing your swing.

The hard EVA core seals the deal: high density, dry response, no soft elasticity. This racket won't generate pace for you — but it won't filter out the pace you bring either. For anyone attacking from the net off a well-built serve, this is about as direct a combination as it gets.

The frame's 38mm profile adds lateral stiffness and stability on hits that miss the centre of the face, cutting vibration when contact isn't quite perfect.

Where the Fenix Pro 5 Black really shines: smash and vibora

On the smash by 3, this is one of the most direct rackets in its class. The high-balance diamond shape pushes the sweet spot up toward the typical smash contact zone, and the stiffness of the 24K carbon converts arm speed straight into ball exit speed with no losses. Flat smashes carry real penetration; smashes with spin benefit from the 3D finish, which lets you add kick or cut without losing directional control.

On bandeja and vibora, the 3D Finish really earns its keep. That extra grip on the ball is especially noticeable on the crossed vibora and the cut bandeja from the back of the court: balls drop fast and exit at sharp angles when there's wrist work behind them. For players who make the vibora their signature shot, this texture is a genuine asset.

When this racket works against you

The high balance and total stiffness of the Fenix Pro 5 Black are its strength and its limit, rolled into one.

On back-court defence, late or low-swing arrivals turn into aimless lobs or short returns: there's no soft core to absorb reactive shots. Defensive security here has to come from positioning and anticipation — the racket won't hand it to you.

On low volleys at the net, the stiffness can punish players whose touch is still developing: hard EVA doesn't dampen, and the ball comes off faster than expected if the technique isn't controlled. The sweet spot, concentrated high in the diamond shape, demands more precise contact than you'd need with a round or teardrop-shaped racket.

In long matches that swing between attack and defence, this stiffness can build up fatigue in the elbow if the stroke isn't well grooved.

Who is it for — and who should look elsewhere?

Best suited to: - Advanced players with a grooved stroke and established attacking power - Offensive net positions where 80% of the game is attack: smashes, bandejas and viboras - Strong-armed players who can generate their own racket speed without relying on trampoline effect from the core

Works against you if: - You regularly play defence or from the back court through long rallies - Your bandeja technique is still developing — the 24K carbon doesn't forgive off-centre hits without transmitting vibration - You want a balance of control and power: this racket has a clear direction and doesn't give ground in slower-paced rallies

Elsewhere in the Siux range, the Siux Trilogy Pro 5 2025 offers a more balanced profile for players after power without giving up control. The Siux Astra Hybrid is aimed at those who prioritise versatility above all.

Verdict

The Siux Fenix Pro 5 Black 2025 is a racket with an unmistakable identity: 24K carbon, hard EVA, high-balance diamond shape, 3D finish. It shines in the hands of offensive players with a grooved stroke who make the smash and the vibora their main weapons. Its biggest downside is also its biggest strength: the total stiffness doesn't let up even in defensive moments. Recommended for anyone who already knows they want maximum power and can back it up with the technical level it demands.

What's different about the Black version versus the standard Siux Fenix Pro 5?

The Black version keeps the same technical architecture — 24K face, hard EVA, 38mm high-balance diamond shape — with an all-black aesthetic finish and the 3D Finish as its surface differentiator. Playing specs are equivalent; the distinction lies in the visual treatment and the functional texture the 3D finish brings to spin on every shot.

Is the Siux Fenix Pro 5 Black suitable for intermediate players?

It's not built for that profile. The hard EVA and high balance demand a swing with well-established rotation and speed of its own. An intermediate player will get more out of a racket with a medium-density core and neutral balance, where there's more margin for error and less elbow fatigue over long matches.

What type of balls does the Siux Fenix Pro 5 Black perform best with?

The stiffness of the 24K carbon is demanding on ball condition: with no dampening in the core, an under-pressurised ball shows up immediately in control and in your ability to generate spin. For high-intensity sessions, a well-pressurised ball makes a real difference to touch response and to the consistency of your vibora game.