Siux Pegasus Pro Storm Grey 2026

Technologies

Pros

• ✓12K carbon over EVA Hard delivers a crisp, dry response on the smash: the ball comes off the face with barely any perceptible deformation, and that sense of command on the high volley is instant The matte finish's 3D texture bites into the ball on cut bandejas and viboras, giving noticeably more kick than smooth-faced rackets in the same hardness range The teardrop shape spreads the sweet spot wider than a pure diamond, so off-centre hits higher up the face don't punish you as much as the racket's attacking profile would suggest The Bitube Carbon Frame at 38mm keeps the frame rock-solid on hard impacts: no weird flex when attacking off the backhand or smashing off the back wall

Cons

• ✗That dry, hard feel adds up over long matches: the EVA Hard core sends vibration straight into the elbow and forearm once you're two hours into a session

Siux Pegasus Pro Storm Grey 2026 Review: Álex Chozas's Hard-Hitting Teardrop

The Siux Pegasus Pro Storm Grey 2026 is Álex Chozas's signature racket: a 38mm teardrop with a 12K carbon face, EVA Hard core, 3D texture and a weight range of 355 to 375 grams. It runs the Bitube Carbon Frame alongside the Switch Strap swappable-wristband system. The storm grey matte finish isn't just a look — that 3D roughness is engineered to bite into the ball.

This is a padel racket for advanced players with clean technique. It has no patience for sloppy contact.

Siux Pegasus Pro 2026 specs at a glance

Why 12K carbon over EVA Hard changes how the ball feels off the face

This pairing is what gives the racket its personality. 12K carbon has a tighter weave than 3K cloth, so it brings surface stiffness and an immediate response — none of that half-a-millisecond lag you get from a more elastic weave.

Underneath, the high-density EVA Hard core barely compresses on contact. That cuts both ways: near-total energy transfer when you catch the ball dead centre, and zero forgiveness when you don't.

The Bitube Carbon Frame works in tandem with the 38mm frame. Its job is to keep the structure rigid under load, and you feel it on the smash off the back wall: the frame doesn't twist sideways, so the ball goes exactly where you aim it instead of drifting a foot wide.

The 3D texture is the third piece of the puzzle. On a cut bandeja or a vibora, you can feel extra grip on the ball that translates into added kick off the bounce. It doesn't turn the racket into a spin machine — the profile is still built for flat penetration — but it adds a touch of bite on transition shots.

How the Pegasus Pro Storm Grey performs shot by shot

High volley. This is where the racket really shines. The ball comes off taut and penetrating, with a very clear sense of control. It clears the net on a low trajectory and lands deep without dying on the bounce.

Smash. High, predictable output. The teardrop's sweet spot sits slightly above the geometric centre, right in the natural smash zone, and the response there is emphatic.

Bandeja and vibora. The textured surface earns its keep here. The bandeja comes out cut with good lateral bounce; the vibora gains extra height off the bounce thanks to that surface grip.

Ball exit off the back wall. Time for some honesty: ball exit is on the short side for this category. Block the shot with a stiff arm or arrive a beat late and the ball dies at mid-court. You need to follow through.

Defence. It punishes passivity. A defensive lob from the corner needs body weight behind it — there's no spring in the rubber to bail you out.

Off-centre contact. The teardrop shape helps more than its attacking profile suggests — the sweet spot is reasonably generous for a racket with this character — but stray toward the frame's edge or the throat and the EVA Hard core tells you about it, unfiltered.

Who is this Siux racket built for?

In short: an advanced player with clean, consistent contact who attacks from the net and looks to close out points with a penetrating volley or flat smash. It demands a trained arm and polished technique. This isn't a racket for beginners or for anyone with a history of elbow trouble.

The ideal style is someone who comes to net and doesn't play a waiting game for the opponent's error. If your game leans on lobs, containment and grinding out long rallies from the back, the short ball exit and hard feel will work against you.

As a doubles partner racket, it pairs well alongside someone who sustains the rally and sets up the high ball. This racket finishes points; it doesn't build them for you.

A note on weight: 355g is manageable, but 375g changes the equation quite a bit in fast volley exchanges. If you're torn, go with the lower end of the range.

The physical cost of a hard-hitting feel

This is the main drawback, and there's no point sugarcoating it. EVA Hard paired with a 12K face sends vibration into the forearm. Over two-hour matches or heavy-volume weeks, the elbow feels it.

If you're coming from a softer rubber racket, the adjustment isn't instant. And if you're carrying tennis elbow, this isn't your racket no matter how good the rest of the spec sheet reads.

The Switch Strap earns its place on the practical side: you can swap the wrist cord without tools or a trip to the shop. A small detail, but a handy one if you rotate grip thicknesses.

Verdict on the Siux Pegasus Pro Storm Grey 2026

This Siux racket does one specific thing very well: turns clean ball-striking into fast, flat winners from the net. The teardrop shape and 38mm frame give it more tolerance than its hardness would suggest, and the 3D texture adds extra bite on bandejas and viboras.

In return, it demands technique, arm strength and clean contact. Short ball exit and that dry feel rule it out for players who defend a lot or lean on the racket to do the work.

If you play on the attack, strike the ball centrally and your arm can take it, this is a padel racket that answers exactly the way you ask it to. If any of those three conditions don't hold, there are more forgiving options out there.