Bullpadel Xplo Premier Paddle 26 vs Siux Electra ST5 Pro Shadow Red 2026 Franco Stupaczuk

“The Xplo Premier 26 hits far harder than its friendly hybrid outline suggests. The EVA core is tuned hot: power 92 means short lobs come back as finished points, and drives arrive heavy enough to rush anyone. The even balance keeps setup speed honest, but this is still an expert's racket. Control 74 wants disciplined targets, comfort 64 makes the strike one of the firmer ones in the Bullpadel range, and tolerance 63 hands back nothing when contact drifts. Advanced attackers who want maximum pace without a full head-heavy diamond will get on with it; everyone else should demo first.”

“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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