Siux Diablo Revolution 3 Sanyo Pro

Technologies

Pros

• ✓That sandy 3D Decal finish grabs the ball noticeably on cut bandejas and viboras — the spin comes on without needing to snap the wrist hard or open the face too much

Cons

• ✗The sweet spot is what you'd expect from a competition teardrop: demanding and pushed up toward the head. Anything that drops near the handle comes out short and off-target

The Siux Diablo Revolution 3 Sanyo Pro is designed for competition or pro-level players who prioritise performance and precision over comfort. Its teardrop shape shifts the sweet spot slightly upwards, striking a balance between control and power. The medium balance keeps a balanced behaviour between baseline shots and volleys. Its 360-375g weight range places it in the medium-weight group, the most common among amateur players.

Sanyo Gutiérrez has been competing with the Siux Diablo Revolution Pro 3 since the 2024 season: a 360-375g teardrop racket, a 45º-oriented 15K carbon face, a 38mm frame and a sandy 3D Decal finish you notice from the very first cut shot in the warm-up.

This isn't a stock racket with a pro's signature slapped on. It's the tool a defensive-minded player uses to build the point from the back of the court and finish it up front.

15K carbon at 45º: why fibre orientation matters

Fibre orientation shapes the feel just as much as the K rating does. A 15K carbon layup set at 45º works diagonally against the trajectory of the shot, spreading the deformation across the face instead of concentrating it at the geometric centre.

On court that translates into a more progressive response: the ball sits on the face a fraction longer before leaving. It's neither a dry board of pure power nor a face that caves in.

The Medium EVA core backs that up. Medium-firm to the touch, with enough give to block deep volleys without the ball sailing long, and enough density for a flat smash to leave with real pace.

The Carbon 3K Aramid tubular frame and 38mm profile round things off. That profile isn't there to bulk up the hit — it's there for torsional stiffness: on smashes hit from position 3, the head doesn't twist open on contact above shoulder height.

The Shockout Dampeners are the final filter, soaking up much of the vibration a medium rubber sends back on off-centre hits — and in a competition teardrop, those happen plenty.

How does the Siux Diablo Revolution Pro 3 play on court?

It's an all-court teardrop with a medium balance: control over raw power, huge spin potential thanks to that sandy finish, and it demands you find the centre of the racket. It shines on bandeja, vibora and getting the ball off the back glass — and it punishes anything that lands near the handle.

Shot by shot:

• **Bandeja and vibora.** Its home turf. The 3D Decal bites the ball and the cut comes on without forcing the wrist snap; the bandeja stays low after the bounce and the vibora comes off with short travel.
• **Smash from 3 and kick serve.** Power is there, but it's power you have to go and fetch. The medium balance won't do the work alone — it wants good arm speed and clean positioning under the ball.
• **Ball off the back glass.** At 360g, the lighter end of the range, you can get in tight to the glass and send the ball back with direction, not just height.
• **Block volley.** The Medium EVA returns the ball with precision, and the frame's stiffness stops the face twisting on fast body shots.
• **Defence and lob.** This is where the defensive-minded player fits right in: the lob comes out deep and controlled without needing to open the face too much.

Siux Diablo Revolution Pro 3 specs

Following on from the Siux Diablo Revolution II Sanyo Pro

This racket is a direct evolution of the 2023 Siux Diablo Revolution II Sanyo Pro, not a change in direction. The DNA stays intact: competition teardrop, medium feel, a face built around spin.

The work on this version focuses on two specific fronts: ball grip, via the 3D Decal texture, and vibration filtering, via the Shockout Dampeners. Anyone coming from the II will recognise the language straight away — this isn't a new racket to relearn.

Who is this Siux racket built for?

Competition, no soft edges. It's aimed at advanced and pro players chasing a balance between power and precision, with a clear lean toward control and well-built defensive play.

The player who gets the most out of it ticks three boxes:

1. **Centres the ball consistently.** The teardrop shape puts the mass up top, and the sweet spot shows no mercy on low, mis-hit contact.
2. **Has a loose, fast arm.** The Medium EVA only gives back what you put into it.
3. **Builds the point before going for the kill.** This is a padel racket for defending, cutting the ball, moving the opponent around and closing out the point when the moment's right — not for hunting a winner on the first ball.

For a player still in the lower categories, or anyone carrying elbow trouble, this Siux is going to feel like hard work. That combination of medium-firm rubber and higher mass shows up in your arm the moment your timing's off.

Verdict: what it gives and what it demands

It delivers one of the best grip-oriented surfaces you'll find on a carbon face, a frame that doesn't twist up top, and a medium balance that lets you play those defensive five metres without the racket ever feeling heavy.

In return, it demands technical quality. The sweet spot is narrow, the rubber wants arm speed, and performance drops off fast on off-centre hits. It's a racket that rewards the player who already knows exactly where they want to place each ball, not one that teaches them how.

If you're after a softer, more forgiving teardrop for long matches, look elsewhere. But if your game runs through the bandeja, the lob and grinding down your opponent, the Diablo Revolution Pro 3 is built exactly for that.