Electra Pro Shadow Red 2026

Franco Stupaczuk's racket: a teardrop that mixes attacking power with control. The satin, gritty finish helps generate spin. Some shops list it as the Electra ST5 Pro.

Platform-created modelAdvancedAll-roundSpecs unverified

Shape: Teardrop
Weight: 360–375 g
Balance: Medium
Feel: Medium-hard

Best price

€164.90

Platform score 8.1/10

Franco Stupaczuk's racket: a teardrop that mixes attacking power with control. The satin, gritty finish helps generate spin. Some shops list it as the Electra ST5 Pro. Siux lists a teardrop head, balance Medium and a Carbon 12K face. Weight and core are not listed by the source.

Who is this racket for?

Best for: Advanced players who move between defence and attack.
Playing style: All-round
Level: Advanced
Recommended for: Players who want one racket that handles every situation on court.
Not ideal for: Players after an all-out power or all-out control racket.

The teardrop/hybrid head widens above the middle. Compare the front view with a round racket.

The balance point is shown in the edge view with the balance overlay.

Platform evaluation: our interpretation of the specs, not a manufacturer claim.

What reviewers say

2 sources summarisedChecked 7 Oct 2026

Padelful scores it 9.1 for power, 9.1 for control and 9 for manoeuvrability. The hard EVA core means the ball doesn't jump off on slow shots but leaves fast as your swing speeds up. The matte, sandpaper-like finish helps spin.

What testers like

Power and control in balance
Quick handling
Grippy finish for spin
Easy strap change

Watch out for

Little free power on soft shots

Suits: Aggressive, precise advanced players.
Padelful scores: Power 9.1 · Control 9.1 · Manoeuvrability 9

Paladex’s read

A well-rounded attacking racket that rewards a full swing.

Our opinion, drawn from the sources below. We haven’t play-tested this racket.

Sources

Platform scores

Overall platform score

8.1/10

Sample evaluation

Power8.1

Control8.2

Maneuverability7.1

Forgiveness6.7

Sweet spot7.0

Defence7.3

Attack8.4

These are Paladex's own evaluation scores (methodology v0.2 (sample)), not manufacturer-certified measurements. Scores are on the same 1–10 scale across the site.

Specifications

UnverifiedAs listed by padelkiwi.com (retailer), collected 6 Oct 2026. Not yet checked against the brand. Weight, Thickness, Core, Hardness added from retailer and review listings (Padelful, Padelshop), 7 Oct 2026; not checked against the brand. Surface finish from Siux and Padel Nuestro (12 Oct 2026). Official product page

Brand: Siux
Model: Electra Pro Shadow Red 2026
Collection: Electra
Year: 2026
Shape: TeardropWidest a little above the middle, narrowing towards the throat. The sweet spot sits slightly higher than on a round racket. The middle ground: more reach and punch than round, more forgiveness than diamond. It suits players who attack and defend.
Weight: 360–375 gA mid-range weight that most adult players handle comfortably, balancing stability and speed.
Balance: Medium (even) · ≈ 265 mm (estimated)Where the weight is concentrated. A neutral feel: neither sluggish nor whippy. It suits all-round players. Higher balance generally favours power, lower balance usually improves maneuverability.
Thickness: 38 mmA full 38 mm profile (the regulation maximum) gives more stability and power.
Frame material: Not published
Face material: Carbon 12K
Core: EVA HardPrecise and powerful at higher swing speeds, while still giving some help on slower balls.
Surface: Sand-texturedAdds spin with a softer touch than a raised 3D texture, though the grit can wear down over time.
Hardness: Medium-hardLeans firm.
Sweet spot: Slightly above the middleDerived from the shape class. The 3D zone is an illustration, not a measurement.
Grip & handle: Standard handle with overgrip