# Siux fenix elite 2026 > Diamond, 360 to 375 g, head-heavy balance. Below average for control, handling and forgiveness. € 169.95 delivered to the Netherlands, checked 14 Nov 2026. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/siux/fenix-elite-2026/ - Last updated: 2026-11-13 - Author: [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) - Language: en - Site: padell.io (https://padell.io/) Shop links go through padell.io/go/ (affiliate links: padell.io may earn a commission, which never affects scores). Prices include shipping to the Netherlands unless stated otherwise, and change daily. --- [Rackets](https://padell.io/rackets/) · [Siux](https://padell.io/brands/siux/) · [Fenix Elite](https://padell.io/rackets/siux/fenix-elite/generations/) 2026 - **Shape**: Diamond - **Weight**: 360 to 375 g - **Balance**: Head-heavy - **Core**: EVA Lowest price **€ 169.95** at Pádel Ibérico · Stock unknown · Free shipping · Checked at 05:23 (2026-11-14) Lowest in 41 days **€ 124.91** Today **€ 169.95** [Buy at Pádel Ibérico](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.padeliberico.es%2Fen%2Fsiux-fenix-elite-2026.html) 1. [Extreme Padel · In stock · Free shipping · Checked at 02:27 (2026-11-14) **€ 218.60**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.extreme-padel.fr%2Fraquettes-de-padel-siux%2F22665-raquette-siux-fenix-elite-vi-2026.html) Prices include shipping to the country you choose. [How padell.io earns money](https://padell.io/how-we-earn-money/) The short answer The 2026 Fenix Elite is a diamond-shaped, high-balance racket for advanced players who finish points overhead. On paper it moved from a 12K carbon face and Hard EVA to a 3K carbon face and EVA. The one review found strong power but little forgiveness off-center. It is not for players still building their technique. By [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) · facts checked 14 October 2026 Choose it if - you are an advanced player who ends rallies with the smash, vibora or bandeja - you want a heavy, head-heavy diamond and your arm is already used to that load - you are comparing the 2025 Elite 5 with its 2026 successor and want to know what changed Skip it if - you want more comfort than a Low reading, in which case look at the Bullpadel Vertex 04 Comfort, which reads Medium - you want a diamond with a Medium comfort reading and an intermediate level label, like the LOK Easy Hype Gen 2 - you play long defensive rallies and care about quick hands at the net ## How it plays 8.0 **padell.io score 8.0** Play 8.0 (60%) and reviews 8.1 (40%). Based on 1 review source. [How the score works](https://padell.io/how-we-score/) - **Control**: 3.0 below average▼ - **Power**: 10.0 above average▲ - **Comfort**: 5.0 around average● - **Handling**: 2.0 below average▼ - **Forgiveness**: 3.0 below average▼ - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below This is an attacking racket, and the specs and the one review point the same way. - **Control** Low on paper, because the diamond shape and high balance ask for a clean, early strike. - **Power** High, helped by the head-heavy balance, the diamond shape and the weight class. - **Comfort** Low, tied to the heavy weight class, the high balance and the negative comfort rating in the padel.how review. - **Handling** Low, as the weight sits up in the head and slows quick exchanges at the net. - **Forgiveness** Low, and the padel.how review calls off-center hits punishing. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2026 The newest version of this racket - **Shape**: Diamond [Sweet spot high in the face: power overhead, less forgiving](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) - **Weight**: 360 to 375 g Average: not tiring, stable enough - **Balance**: Head-heavy according to the brand Head-heavy: more power overhead, slower to move - **Face**: 3K carbon Soft carbon: more feel and easier ball exit - **Core**: EVA Medium hard: the middle ground - **Thickness**: 38 mm The maximum the rules allow - **Surface**: Sanded matte finish Rough: helps with spin - **Frame**: 100% carbon Not published by the brand: head size, handle Specs from padelmarket.com · checked 26 September 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=Siux%20fenix%20elite%202026) ## Video reviews 4 videos from independent channels and shops ### What 2 video reviewers say 2 played it on court Often mentioned **Plus points** - Lots of power *2 of 2* **Minus points** - Harder to handle *2 of 2* Summaries by padell.io, based on what each reviewer says in the video. Tap a time to watch that moment. Tested on court The Siux Fenix Elite 2026 is a high balance racket that provides significant power for offensive play. It is a demanding racket that requires good physical condition and quick handling to manage its weight and balance effectively. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket offers good power and ball exit, making it suitable for offensive play. It is a demanding racket that requires good technique and physical effort, especially in defensive situations. ## Every version [Compare all versions →](https://padell.io/rackets/siux/fenix-elite/generations/) [2025 · Different specs · € 124.95](https://padell.io/rackets/siux/fenix-elite-5/) 2026 · This racket · € 169.95 [2026 · Other version · € 192.00](https://padell.io/rackets/siux/fenix-elite-6/) The Fenix Elite 5 (2025) lists a Hard EVA core, a 12K carbon face and a rough surface. This 2026 racket lists EVA, 3K carbon and a sanded matte finish. Balance, shape, level and the 360 g to 375 g weight range are the same. Frame and thickness are not published for the Elite 5, so those cannot be compared. The Fenix Elite 6 is also from 2026 and matches this racket on paper, except for a 355 g lower weight bound. If you want the newer material recipe, either 2026 listing fits. If you want to know what changed, start with the Elite 5 comparison. ## Price history Today **€ 169.95** Lowest in 30 days **€ 124.91** vs 30-day average **+20%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. ## What reviewers say Only padel.how has reviewed this racket, and it played it. It rates it 69 out of 100. It credits strong overhead power from the high balance and the pace of a reactive frame. On the downside, it lists limited forgiveness: off-center hits are punishing, and it marks control and comfort negative too. Its target player is an advanced attacker who lives on smashes and vibora finishes. [**padel.how** 6.9 Best for Advanced attacking players prioritizing overheads, vibora and smash finishes Read the full review →](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/siux-fenix-elite-2026-review/) Three listed specs changed between the 2025 [Fenix Elite 5](https://padell.io/rackets/siux/fenix-elite-5/) and this 2026 racket: the core, the face and the surface. Shape, balance, level and [weight range](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/) did not. So this is the same kind of racket with a different material recipe, and that matters for how you read it. ## From 12K to 3K carbon: what the Fenix Elite lost and gained in one year The Elite 5 lists a 12K carbon face and a Hard EVA core. This racket lists a 3K carbon face and an EVA core. The surface went from rough to a sanded matte finish. One retailer also describes the core as high-density. That is not a spec in the list, and it sits oddly next to the plain EVA label, so take it with care. What does that mean on court? The core is no longer labelled hard, and the face uses a different carbon weave count. Beyond that, no source here compares the two rackets side by side, so you cannot say how much the feel changed. The full line-up is below. The fenix family Same year, from most power (left) to most control (right) **elite** [**Pro**](https://padell.io/rackets/siux/fenix-pro-2026/) [**Pro Mad Se**](https://padell.io/rackets/siux/fenix-pro-mad-se/) [**Elite 6**](https://padell.io/rackets/siux/fenix-elite-6/) If you own the Elite 5 and like it, the [direct comparison](https://padell.io/compare/siux-fenix-elite-5-vs-siux-fenix-elite-2026/) is the place to check the listed differences. ## Elite 6 or this Elite: two 2026 listings, one weight bound apart There is a second 2026 entry in the line: the [Fenix Elite 6](https://padell.io/rackets/siux/fenix-elite-6/). Its listed core, face, balance, shape and 38 mm thickness match this racket. The only gap is the lower weight bound: 355 g against 360 g here. The upper bound is 375 g for both. That is a small gap in a listing. It does not prove two different rackets, and it does not prove one. Frame and thickness are not published for the Elite 5, so that comparison stays open. If weight matters to you, weigh the racket you actually receive. ## 69 out of 100 from padel.how: what the review found when the smash is the point There is one review. padel.how gives 69 out of 100. It praises overhead power and the accessible attacking pace of a reactive frame. It marks control, comfort and sweet spot as negative, and it warns that off-center hits are punishing. Its recommended player is an advanced attacker who prioritises overheads, vibora and smash finishes. One source is a thin base. It does agree with what the specs suggest, though. Read it as a clear description of a narrow racket, not as a broad verdict. ## Sanded matte, EVA and a high-balance diamond: why power reads High and the rest Low The meters say High for power and Low for control, comfort, maneuverability and sweet spot. The [diamond shape](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) and the high balance push power up and the other four down. The 3K carbon face and EVA core pull comfort up a little, but the weight class, the balance and the review pull it down further. The product page claims the sweet spot sits high on the head and that the hexagonal geometry makes the racket faster through the swing. Those are the brand's words. The reviewer and the meters both say the usable area is small. Take the marketing as intent and the review as the warning. The sanded matte finish is listed, but no source says what it does for spin or grip. Do not buy it for that reason. ## 375 g at the top of the range: what the heavy head asks of your arm The weight runs from 360 g to 375 g, with the balance listed as high. The meters put it in a heavy weight class with the mass toward the head. On paper, that suggests the head does the work in the smash. It also suggests slower turning in long defensive points. The drawback is likely more arm load and slower hands. No source gives a fix, so the practical step is to weigh the racket you actually receive. If your elbow or shoulder already complains, this is not the racket to test it on. ## Next to the Ionic Power 2023 and the LOK Easy Hype Gen 2: where the comfort gap sits The [Bullpadel Ionic Power 2023](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/ionic-power-2023/) reads almost the same on the meters: Low on comfort, control, maneuverability and sweet spot, High on power. It has an advanced level label and a 375 g upper bound too. The [LOK Easy Hype Gen 2](https://padell.io/rackets/lok/easy-hype-gen-2/) is an intermediate-level diamond with a Medium comfort reading. The [Bullpadel Vertex 04 Comfort](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-04-comfort/) also reads Medium on comfort, though it carries a professional level label. Both still read Low on sweet spot. If the Fenix Elite looks right on power but too hard on the arm, those two are the ones to compare. Written by **[Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/)** Padel player and founder of padell.io Bought, played and sold more rackets than was good for him, and built padell.io to bring it all together. [About padell.io →](https://padell.io/about/) ## Similar rackets [Bullpadel Vertex 04 Comfort](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-04-comfort/) · 7.7 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/bullpadel-vertex-04-comfort-vs-siux-fenix-elite-2026/) [Bullpadel Ionic Power 2023](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/ionic-power-2023/) · 7.1 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/bullpadel-ionic-power-2023-vs-siux-fenix-elite-2026/) [Wilson Bela Pro Padel V2.5](https://padell.io/rackets/wilson/bela-pro-padel-v2-5/) · 7.7 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/wilson-bela-pro-padel-v2-5-vs-siux-fenix-elite-2026/) [Babolat Technical Veron 2025](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/technical-veron-2025/) · 7.1 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/babolat-technical-veron-2025-vs-siux-fenix-elite-2026/) [All rackets that play like the Siux fenix elite 2026 →](https://padell.io/alternatives/?r=752) ## Questions before you buy **What is the difference between the Fenix Elite 5 and this 2026 racket?** The listed core goes from Hard EVA to EVA, the face from 12K to 3K carbon, and the surface from rough to sanded matte. Balance, shape, level and weight range are the same. **Is the Fenix Elite 2026 the same as the Fenix Elite 6?** On paper they are nearly identical. Both list EVA, 3K carbon, a diamond shape, a high balance and 38 mm. The listed lower weight bound is 355 g for the Elite 6 and 360 g here. **Is this racket suitable for intermediate players?** It is listed for advanced players, and the review calls it punishing off-center. An intermediate player could look at the LOK Easy Hype Gen 2, an intermediate-level diamond with a Medium comfort reading. **Is it hard on the arm?** The comfort meter reads Low, and padel.how marks comfort negative. Heavy weight and a high balance load the arm more, so be careful if you already have elbow or shoulder trouble. **Is the fenix elite 2026 worth the money right now?** Today's price is labelled "Fair price" compared with the rackets that play most alike. Which shops deliver, and what shipping costs, depends on your country. The price comparison shows it for yours. See all prices **What is the closest alternative?** The Bullpadel Vertex 04 Comfort plays most alike. Differences: power -1.0, comfort +1.0. Today: € 114.90. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/bullpadel-vertex-04-comfort-vs-siux-fenix-elite-2026/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if you rely on placement and long rallies (control 3.0/10), or if your elbow or shoulder complains (comfort 5.0/10), or if you are still learning: it is not very forgiving (3.0/10). **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? →](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/)