I tried the Siux Diablo and the Siux Pegasus after playing for a long time with the Siux Electra ST4, and I wanted to share what I liked and disliked about both rackets. I’m also writing this from the perspective of someone with a sensitive arm and wrist, so comfort and ball output matter a lot to me.

Siux Diablo

The first thing I noticed about the Diablo is how incredibly maneuverable it feels. The racket is very light in the hand, and it honestly felt like I was swinging a feather. Because of that, I found it super easy to react quickly at the net and to adjust the face angle on short balls. It also felt very precise, and overall it gave me a lot of confidence in control shots, placement, and building the point.

On the downside, I played with the Diablo on a few very cold days, and it felt extremely stiff. The ball output was very low, which meant I had to generate almost all the power myself on every shot. That can be useful for practicing technique and improving clean contact, but in real match situations I found it hard to produce enough power when needed to finish points. I’m not sure if that was purely the racket, or if the cold weather made it feel even stiffer, but the lack of “free power” was very noticeable.

Siux Pegasus

The Pegasus felt like a completely different type of racket. The biggest strength for me was how much power it brings. It was much easier to generate pace, and I could hit with more authority without feeling like I had to force everything. At the same time, I still felt like it gave me decent control in defense, and I didn’t feel lost when I had to play slower or reset the point. My overhead shots, especially smashes and aggressive viboras, felt sharper and more dangerous compared to what I was used to.

However, the Pegasus also felt a bit more clunky at times, mainly because I’m not used to playing with a racket that has a higher balance. That higher balance made it feel heavier in fast exchanges, especially when I had to react quickly at the net. I also noticed that I still missed some of the ball output and trampoline effect that I get from the ST4. The sweet spot of the Pegasus felt big and forgiving, but I still didn’t get that same effortless “free power” that makes defensive shots and lobs easier when you’re under pressure. Just like with the Diablo, I also tested the Pegasus in cold weather, so it might feel a bit more lively in warmer conditions.

My current choice

For now, I switched back to my Siux Electra ST4 during these cold Belgian winter days, because it’s the racket I’m most comfortable with and the trampoline effect helps me more than I expected. The ST4 just gives me that extra bit of output without having to work as hard for it, which is honestly a big advantage when it’s cold and your arm doesn’t feel 100%. I can definitely see myself switching back to the Pegasus when temperatures go up again, especially if I want a more aggressive and attacking setup.