Siux Valkiria Elite 2027

The Siux Valkiria Elite 2027 is the accessible version of Siux's Valkiria family, built for advanced players who want an easy-to-handle teardrop with comfortable feel on the arm. A soft EVA core and a 3K Carbon SC Comfort face deliver forgiving response on every shot. Our measurement on the Wilson Baiardo Tune Pro confirms the friendly all-round character: soft core and a neutral swingweight that stays balanced in the swing.

Our measurement The key characteristics at a glance Measured on our Wilson Baiardo Tune Pro. Objective measurements, no marketing claims. HARDNESS 63 / 75 50 extremely soft 62 soft 75 extremely hard soft (63 on our scale). The soft EVA core absorbs impact and lets the ball settle briefly on the face for control and comfort.

A friendly hardness for the arm that still gives solid response on power shots. Our hardness scale 50 - 54 extremely soft 55 - 60 very soft 61 - 63 soft 64 - 66 hard 67 - 70 very hard 70 + extremely hard SWINGWEIGHT 164 / 185 140 weight near hand 162 neutral 185 weight in head neutral (164 on our scale). Just inside the neutral segment with balanced mass distribution.

Fast enough to react at the net, with enough weight behind the shot to attack when you want to. Our swingweight scale below 160 maneuverable 161 - 170 neutral 171 and higher stiff WEIGHT 340 to 360 grams BALANCE medium In practice: a teardrop shape with a medium balance and a soft core. Forgiving response, generous sweetspot for the shape, and a comfortable feel on the arm that suits long sessions.

Who suits this racket Well suited to: advanced players who want an all-round teardrop with arm-friendly comfort. Players who build points patiently, value placement and spend time both defending and attacking. The teardrop geometry and soft core combine into an accessible shape that forgives off-centre shots without giving up attacking potential.

Less suited to: pure attacking players who want maximum power on the smash. The Fenix Elite or Fenix Pro suit them better.