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Siux Electra ST5 Pro Shadow Red 2026 Franco Stupaczuk vs Varlion Maxima Cube ElbowCare

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Siux Electra ST5 Pro Shadow Red 2026 Franco Stupaczuk
Siux

Siux Electra ST5 Pro Shadow Red 2026 Franco Stupaczuk

91
Varlion Maxima Cube ElbowCare
Varlion

Varlion Maxima Cube ElbowCare

82
PRR verdict

Siux Electra ST5 Pro Shadow Red 2026 Franco Stupaczuk wins by 9 points

Siux Electra ST5 Pro Shadow Red 2026 Franco Stupaczuk scores 91/100 against 82/100 for the Varlion Maxima Cube ElbowCare. Its biggest edge is power (+16). The Varlion Maxima Cube ElbowCare answers back on comfort (+11). On price, the Siux Electra ST5 Pro Shadow Red 2026 Franco Stupaczuk is currently €226 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Siux Electra ST5 Pro Shadow Red 2026 Franco Stupaczuk
Varlion Maxima Cube ElbowCare
Overall
91/100Best
82/100
Control
78
80Best
Power
90Best
74
Sweet spot
66
76Best
Maneuverability
72Best
70
Comfort
67
78Best
Specs
Siux Electra ST5 Pro Shadow Red 2026 Franco Stupaczuk
Varlion Maxima Cube ElbowCare
Shape
Round
Teardrop
Balance
Even
Even
Weight
365 g
350 g
Core
Soft EVA
Face material
Level
Intermediate
Advanced
Playing style
Versatile
Power
Siux Electra ST5 Pro Shadow Red 2026 Franco Stupaczuk

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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Varlion Maxima Cube ElbowCare

The Varlion Maxima Cube ElbowCare W is defined above all by its exceptional vibration dampening, built specifically to protect players with arm, elbow, or shoulder sensitivities without entirely sacrificing playability. The round-to-cube shape and softer core deliver a forgiving, comfortable feel that suits recreational and intermediate players who need extended court time without physical strain. Players recovering from tennis elbow or those who prioritize longevity over aggression will love it, though competitive players seeking serious power or precision will quickly outgrow its limitations.

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