Royal Padel Whip Polietileno Extreme vs Siux Electra ST5 Pro Shadow Red 2026 Franco Stupaczuk

“The Whip Polietileno Extreme is the softest entry point into Royal Padel's poly-core tradition: a 385 g frame whose polyethylene heart and fibreglass face produce a deep, elastic, genuinely comfortable strike (comfort 71) with power 82 arriving in waves rather than cracks. Control 70 and tolerance 69 are fair. The beginner label fits the forgiveness, not the weight: 385 g with maneuverability 66 asks for a stronger arm than most beginners carry. Value 70 is reasonable for the craft. For newer players with good strength, or anyone curious about poly cores, it is a distinctive, worthwhile demo.”

“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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