Adidas Adipower CTRL 3.3 vs Siux Electra ST5 Pro Shadow Red 2026 Franco Stupaczuk

“The Adipower CTRL 3.3 is adidas's control specialist, built around a round head and EVA Soft Performance core that trade outright pop for touch and forgiveness. The 15K carbon face and Spin Blade texture bite into the ball for genuine spin generation, which suits a defensive game built on lobs and bandejas rather than flat smashes. At an even 265mm balance and a manageable 360-375g range, it stays easy to handle at the net, though committed attackers will find the ceiling on power fairly low. For a control-first advanced player who wants a racket that does the boring things - depth, placement, defense - very well, this is a sound, fairly priced pick.”

“Franco Stupaczuk's Shadow Red ST5 is built to attack: power 90 with control 78 is a proper first-strike profile, and the confirmed even balance at 365 g explains why it feels quicker between shots than its hitting power implies. Blocks and counters stay manageable, then the same frame turns a short lob into a finished point. The firm side is unavoidable: comfort 67 and tolerance 66 mean mishits are felt and punished. Beyond balance and weight, full spec for this colourway is unconfirmed, so try before you buy. For aggressive all-court players it is a convincing signature frame.”

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