Black Crown Special Invictus vs Siux Electra ST5 Pro Shadow Red 2026 Franco Stupaczuk

“The Special Invictus is Black Crown's attack-tuned Special: a Black EVA core under a 3K face in an even 370 g teardrop, producing power 82 while keeping the Special family's composure at control 70. Comfort 66 and tolerance 65 firm the terms relative to the civil Special Max, and maneuverability 68 wants some anticipation. Value 78 is strong. The Invictus occupies a genuinely useful slot: the brand's dense, pleasing strike with real pace, at terms an improving attacker can meet and money that undercuts the Piton line. For the boutique-curious with aggressive intent, start here.”

“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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