The Siux Astra Control 2026 is a round, 38 mm intermediate racket with an EVA Rubber core and a fiberglass face. On paper its control reads Medium, not High, and power reads Low. It is a calm shape for patient play. The catch: three similar round rackets read higher for control, and no reviews exist yet.
RBy Ruud Caris · facts checked 27 October 2026Choose it if
- you want a round head and a steady, low-power game built on placement and patience
- you are an intermediate player who likes a carbon frame with a fiberglass face and a medium sweet spot
- you are happy to buy on the specs and accept that no court test has been published yet
Skip it if
- you want the highest control in this class, because the Siux Beat Control 3 and the Dunlop Megamax Green 2025 both read High
- you need comfort first, where the teardrop Siux Astra Hybrid 2026 reads High
- you want a racket you can whip around quickly, since this one reads Low for handling at 360 to 375 g
How it plays
Not enough specs yet for a play profile.
- Control Medium, because the round shape and EVA Rubber core help but the fiberglass face holds it back.
- Power Low, so you create pace with your own swing rather than getting it from the racket.
- Comfort Medium, with the core and face raising it and the heavy weight class pulling it down.
- Handling Low, as the weight outweighs the help from the round shape.
- Forgiveness Medium, which is what a round head gives you without anything extra.
Specifications
Not published by the brand: balance, head size, handle
Specs from zonadepadel.es · checked 27 September 2026 · Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →
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Astra Control is the name, but on the specs alone this Siux reads Medium for control. Three other round 38 mm rackets in a similar weight window read High. That gap is the most useful thing to know before you buy.
There are no reviews for this racket yet. Everything below comes from the spec sheet, and the page says so where it matters.
Medium control on a racket called Control: what holds it back
Three things shape the control reading. The round shape raises it. The EVA Rubber core, rated medium, raises it too. The fiberglass face lowers it.
That last point matters. A fiberglass face is usually the softer, more forgiving choice, and here it pulls control down a step. The result is a racket that is easy to read and easy to place, but not the most precise in its group.
Is that a problem? Not really. Medium is a fair place for an intermediate player. It just means the name promises more than the meters do.
Round, 360 to 375 g, Low on both power and handling: the weight is the story
The sheet lists a weight range of 360 to 375 g. That is heavy. The weight class raises power a little, but the round shape and fiberglass face still leave power at Low.
Handling is the cost. The round shape helps, but the weight pulls maneuverability down to Low. So the racket is less quick to move around.
The balance is not published for this racket. So you cannot tell from the sheet whether the weight sits in the head or the handle. If you are sensitive to that, check it before you commit.
EVA Rubber on the sheet, Soft EVA on the page: a claim to treat with care
The product page talks about a soft EVA core, a wider sweet spot and a gritty, sand-like finish that helps with spin. These are the brand's or a shop's claims, not measurements.
The spec sheet is plainer. It lists the core as EVA Rubber, and the sweet spot reads Medium, driven only by the round shape. Nothing on the sheet says the sweet spot is enlarged.
The surface is listed as lija, a rough finish. That fits the page's talk of grip on the ball, but how much extra spin you get is not something the specs can show. Treat the softness and the sweet spot as claims until a tester confirms them.
The page also calls the racket suited to intermediate and advanced players. The sheet says intermediate. Go with the sheet.
Beat Control 3, Megamax Green or Be Flow Gen 2: three routes to High control
Three listed alternatives read High for control, with power Low and comfort Medium like this racket.
The Siux Beat Control 3 is similar on paper. It is round, 38 mm, 355 to 375 g, with a low balance. Its handling reads Medium against Low here, so it should move faster in your hand. It is listed for beginners and intermediates.
The Dunlop Megamax Green 2025 is also round at 38 mm, 355 to 375 g, with a balance of 260 mm. Its handling reads Low, the same as this racket, but control reads High.
The LOK Be Flow Gen 2 has a center balance and a fiberglass and Flex Fiber face. It weighs 360 to 375 g, exactly like this racket. It is listed for beginners, so it sits a level below.
The pattern is clear. If control is your priority, these three look stronger on paper. Their frame material is not listed in the data, so a carbon frame cannot be compared.
Astra Control or the two teardrop Astra Hybrids: control against comfort
The same-year siblings change the shape. The Siux Astra Hybrid 2026 is a teardrop with a soft EVA core and a 3K fiberglass face. It weighs 360 to 375 g, like this racket.
Its control reads Medium, the same as here. But power reads Medium instead of Low, and comfort reads High instead of Medium. So you get more power and more comfort on paper, with the same control and sweet spot readings.
The Siux Astra Hybrid Air is lighter, at 340 to 360 g, and also a teardrop. Its power reads Low and its handling Medium. If the weight of this racket worries you, that is the sibling to look at.
Unplayed so far: what the spec sheet leaves open
The specs say this is a round, heavy, low-power racket with medium control and a medium sweet spot. They suggest a calm game built on patience and placement.
They cannot say how the core feels at impact, how the carbon frame handles off-centre hits, or whether the rough surface adds real spin. They also cannot say how it treats your arm over a long session. The heavy weight class lowers the comfort reading, so that is worth watching.
Until a tester plays it, treat this as a sensible but unproven choice. Compare it with the three High-control rounds above before you decide.
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Questions before you buy
Is the Siux Astra Control 2026 a good racket for control?
On paper it reads Medium for control, helped by the round shape and EVA Rubber core but held back by the fiberglass face. The Beat Control 3, Megamax Green 2025 and Be Flow Gen 2 all read High.
What level is the Astra Control 2026 for?
The sheet lists it as intermediate. The product page also talks about advanced players, but that is a marketing claim.
How does it differ from the Astra Hybrid 2026?
The Astra Hybrid 2026 is a teardrop, while this racket is round. The Hybrid reads Medium for power and High for comfort, against Low and Medium here. Control reads Medium on both.
Will the weight be hard on your arm?
It is heavy at 360 to 375 g, and the weight class lowers its comfort reading. No tester has reported on arm comfort yet. If weight worries you, the lighter Astra Hybrid Air is listed at 340 to 360 g.
Is the Astra Control 2026 worth the money right now?
How heavy is it really?
The brand gives 360 to 375 g. That counts as medium. Each racket can differ within that range.
Why a range? →