Siux Optimus Pro V 2023

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The glass fibre + EVA Soft combo produces seriously long ball exit: on defensive lobs from the back of the court, the ball reaches the opponent's back wall without you needing to muscle the shot; the Reinforced Bridge tames frame twist on off-centre hits, so low cut volleys hold their line even when you catch it away from the sweet spot; the teardrop shape with medium balance and 355-375g lets you drop the elbow fast for the bandeja and repeat that motion without your arm feeling it by the third set; the sweet spot is unusually wide for a teardrop racket, so a mistimed smash toward the top still carries depth instead of dying in the net; and the sandy-textured surface grips just enough to bite into a kick bandeja and add lift off the back wall without needing an extreme rough finish

Cons

• ✗The EVA Soft core caps the power ceiling: on the flat smash for the point-winner against opponents who close the net well, it lacks the crisp, dry response a harder rubber gives you; the glass fibre face transmits less feedback than carbon, so players used to a sharp, precise touch will find impact feels a bit muted on block volleys; against fast-paced balls the face flexes and the block falls short, meaning you have to add your own arm speed where other rackets return pace on their own; and the all-round, intermediate-level profile means it doesn't excel at any single shot, so anyone chasing a dedicated attacking racket will come away wanting more

The Siux Optimus Pro V 2023 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 Optimus Pro V 2023 pairs glass fibre faces, an EVA Soft core and the Reinforced Bridge system on a medium-balance teardrop shape weighing 355-375g. It's a padel racket built to help intermediate players clear the ball off their court without wrecking their arm.

Nothing about this racket chases headlines. Everything about it chases the shot landing in.

What makes the Siux Optimus Pro V 2023 so easy to play?

The EVA Soft and glass fibre combo delivers seriously generous ball exit: the ball stays on the strings a fraction longer and leaves with pace without you having to swing hard for it. Pair that with a teardrop shape and medium balance and you get a forgiving racket that bails you out on off-centre hits.

Glass fibre over EVA Soft: why the ball exit is so long

Glass fibre is a more elastic material than carbon. It flexes more on contact and gives that flex back as pace rather than feel.

That has a direct effect on court: the defensive lob from the corner reaches the back wall with far less effort, and the high ball off the back wall becomes a comfortable shot instead of a scramble.

The EVA Soft core reinforces that logic. The soft rubber extends dwell time and widens the sweet spot, which on this teardrop shape is noticeably bigger than the mould would suggest.

The trade-off for that ease is the power ceiling. When you really lean into a shot, the racket doesn't answer with the dry, crisp pop of a harder rubber — the energy gets absorbed into the material rather than converted into speed.

Reinforced Bridge: what the reinforced bridge does on off-centre hits

The Reinforced Bridge works where a developing player's racket suffers most: the bridge. Its job is cutting down vibration and torsion.

On court that shows up in two specific spots. First, the low cut volley struck toward the side of the face, where an unreinforced frame tends to twist and send the ball long or crossed when you didn't ask for it. Second, the bandeja touched with the top of the frame, where a stiff, unreinforced racket sends an unpleasant jolt straight to the elbow.

With this reinforcement, the face stays noticeably more stable in both situations. Direction holds up better, and your arm finishes the match in better shape.

Shot by shot: where it shines and where it comes up short

Bandeja and vibora. This is the racket's strongest case. The medium balance and 355-375g weight let you drop the elbow quickly, and the sandy finish grips just enough to add kick and keep the ball hugging the side wall.

Smash. It performs well on the lifted smash and the aggressive bandeja. On the flat smash for the point, the story changes — it lacks the punch needed to close out points against opponents who position well at net.

Defence and wall exit. This is where the Optimus Pro V truly lives. The ball comes off deep walls almost by itself, and the lob gains extra metres without punishing the shoulder.

Volley. Strong on the directional volley and the chiquita, where the soft touch helps drop the ball short. Less convincing on blocking fast-paced balls, since the face flexes and gives back less pace than it receives.

What level of player is the Siux Optimus Pro V 2023 built for?

For the intermediate player who's still building their game and needs a racket that works with them, not one that tests them.

This profile suits, in particular:

1. Anyone stepping up from a round beginner racket who wants to try a teardrop shape without losing forgiveness.
2. Players on the backhand side who defend a lot and build their game around the lobe and bandeja.
3. Players managing elbow issues who need a soft setup paired with a reinforced bridge.
4. Anyone playing three or four matches a week who values finishing without a fried arm.

As a pairing, it works well alongside a partner running a harder, attack-oriented racket — you build the point from the back and hold down the defence while your partner closes it out.

Does it suit a player who already hits hard?

Honestly? Not quite. An advanced player with a grooved, powerful swing will find the Siux Optimus Pro V 2023 soft on the smash and a touch muted on block volleys.

Glass fibre gives less feedback to the arm than a carbon face, and that lack of sharp feel will bother anyone who already knows exactly where they're making contact.

That's not a manufacturing flaw. It's the natural consequence of a racket designed as an all-rounder — balancing power, control and comfort — rather than as an attacking weapon.

Verdict: a teardrop racket that works for you, not against you

This Siux racket solves a real problem: the intermediate player who wants the manoeuvrability and lively ball exit of a teardrop shape without paying for it with a narrow sweet spot.

The glass fibre and EVA Soft combo deliver ease of use; the Reinforced Bridge delivers stability. In exchange, you give up the last few km/h on your smash.

If your game is built around defending, lobbing and pressuring with cut bandejas, that trade-off works in your favour. If you live for the flat smash, look for a harder core and a carbon face.