Siux Electra ST3 Go 2024

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The EVA Hard core doesn't swallow the ball on the vibora: close the swing sideways and the ball comes out fast and low, without the high bounce that gives away a softer rubber The Shockout Dampeners filter out the residual vibration of a hard core, especially on off-centre hits near the throat, without turning the feel spongy The 38 mm frame with its 50% 3K carbon / 50% fibreglass tubular structure keeps the hitting plane stable when blocking heavy volleys from the back The medium-balance teardrop shape lets you get underneath the ball on the bandeja without dragging the head, with a clean cut and easy-to-dose height With a 355 to 375 gram range on offer, you can dial in inertia without switching models: lighter for maneuverability, heavier for punch on the flat smash

Cons

• ✗Ball exit is on the reserved side: on rescue lobs from the back you lose metres if you're caught out of position and don't drive the shot with your body The sweet spot is solid but not generous; balls that catch the area near the throat lose pace and that sense of solidity The smooth carbon face limits slice and topspin compared to a rough surface, noticeable when you're going for wide-angle bandejas toward the side wall The smash by 3 needs power built from the legs and racket acceleration: at half arm speed the ball falls short

The Siux Electra ST3 Go 2024 suits intermediate players who already have a technical base and want to progress without jumping to a too-demanding paddle. 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 355-375g weight range places it in the medium-weight group, the most common among amateur players.

The Siux Electra ST3 Go 2024 pairs a 3K carbon face with an EVA Hard core and a 38 mm frame, available from 355 to 375 grams. It's the entry point of the 2024 Electra range, sitting below the Elite and Pro versions, and its feel isn't that of a soft, forgiving padel racket — it responds crisp from the very first bounce.

What does the 50% 3K carbon / 50% fibreglass tubular structure bring to the table?

The 50/50 blend splits the workload. The 3K carbon adds directional stiffness and a clean return on flat shots; the fibreglass, more elastic, dampens part of the vibration and slightly widens the usable hitting area. The result is a medium-firm feel with precise direction and less freebie rebound than you'd get from a pure carbon face.

That structure runs through the 38 mm frame, which is why the racket feels so firm when blocking a heavy ball from the back: deflection is minimal and the hitting plane doesn't twist when the ball arrives off-centre.

EVA Hard and Shockout Dampeners: firmness with a safety net

The EVA Hard core is what defines this padel racket's character most. It's a dense rubber that compresses very little, so the ball leaves with the speed you put into it, not the speed the material gives back.

That's where the Shockout Dampeners come in: they cut the residual vibration a hard EVA core sends up to your elbow, especially on balls that land off-centre near the throat. They don't soften the racket — they take the edge off the impact without robbing it of its crisp response.

On court, that translates to high control, real power that's conditional on technique, and a contained ball exit. If your arm speed drops, this Siux model won't make up the difference for you.

How the Electra ST3 Go performs on bandeja, vibora and smash

The teardrop shape with medium balance sits the weight halfway between the maneuverability of a round racket and the inertia of a diamond. Shot by shot:

• **Bandeja:** comfortable and predictable. The 38 mm profile lets you get under the ball without dragging the head, for a clean cut.
• **Vibora:** the standout shot. The firm rubber doesn't cushion the impact, so the ball comes out fast and low when you close the swing.
• **Smash by 3 and flat smash:** there's punch, but it's punch you have to generate yourself, with leg drive and acceleration. Time it right and the impact is decisive.
• **Volley:** surgical direction. Blocking and placing the ball at your opponent's feet is where this racket shines.
• **Wall exit and defence:** this is where it asks more of you. You need your body behind the ball; arrive late and the lob falls short.

Who is the Siux Electra ST3 Go 2024 for?

For an intermediate player with already-solid technique and an aggressive game. Its all-round profile suits someone who builds the point from the net, prioritises placement over raw power, and accepts a more contained ball exit in exchange for direction. It's not the choice for a beginner still hunting for the centre of the racket face.

As a doubles partner, it performs better on the side that closes out points with vibora and volleys than on the side that lives off lobbing and waiting for the opponent's mistake. Players with a long, defensive game will find this racket demands too much arm.

Choosing your weight: 355 or 375 grams

The 355 to 375 gram range changes the racket's behaviour quite a bit. At the lighter end it turns faster on volleys and change-of-pace shots, useful if you're playing back-to-back matches or your elbow has been giving you warning signs.

At the heavier end you gain inertia on the smash and stability against balls that arrive with weight, at the cost of a touch of reaction time at net.

Spec sheet at a glance

What you gain and what you give up with this Electra

You gain a control-oriented padel racket with razor-sharp direction, a stable frame and a firm feel that rewards a well-executed shot. You also gain flexibility thanks to the weight range on offer.

What you give up is forgiveness: the contained ball exit and a sweet spot that's solid but not generous mean off days show up. The smooth face cuts down on spin compared to a rough surface, which matters if your bandeja relies on extreme slice.

The Siux Electra ST3 Go 2024 makes sense if you want an entry point into the Electra range without giving up a genuinely serious feel. If what you need is a racket that sends the ball out on its own, look toward a softer EVA — not this one.