Siux Fenix Elite 5 vs Siux fenix elite 2026

The verdict

Choose the fenix elite 2026 if you want more comfort. The Fenix Elite 5 does nothing clearly better on paper.

From the Fenix Elite 5 to the fenix elite 2026 3 specs changed: face 12K carbon became 3K carbon (medium-stiff carbon became soft carbon); core Hard EVA became EVA (hard core became medium-hard core); surface rough became Sanded matte finish.

Fenix Elite 5
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

fenix elite 2026Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Comfort+2.5

Better buy now: the Fenix Elite 5. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 45.00 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Fenix Elite 5 to the fenix elite 2026: more comfort.

Controla bit less control3.53.0
Powerabout the same10.010.0
Comfortmore comfort2.55.0
Handlingabout the same2.02.0
Forgivenessabout the same3.03.0

Fenix Elite 5fenix elite 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2025
2026
Face
12K carbon
3K carbon
Core
Hard EVA
EVA
Thickness
Not published
38 mm
Surface
Rough
Sanded matte finish
Frame
Not published
100% carbon
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Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Weight
360 to 375 g
360 to 375 g
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand
Head-heavy according to the brand

Not published for one of the two, so not compared: thickness and frame.

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Fenix Elite 5: 0. Of the fenix elite 2026: 1.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Fenix Elite 5

No summarised videos yet.

fenix elite 20262 videos
  • Lots of power 2×
  • Harder to handle 2×

Or a third racket in between

StarVieTritón Balance + 2026

Better where both are weak: control 4.5 against 3.5 and 3, and otherwise close to the two.

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