Has both: the ST5 sits lower in weight, needs a full swing for the same response and has a smaller sweet spot than the ST4.
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“I believe st5 is a more technical racket that requires better technique.”
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In shortLight, manoeuvrable and punchy, which many players love at the net and for finishing points. The main complaints are a small sweet spot, some trampoline-like inconsistency, and vibration for a couple of players. Several who moved from other rackets are very happy, while others sold it.
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Has both: the ST5 sits lower in weight, needs a full swing for the same response and has a smaller sweet spot than the ST4.
“I believe st5 is a more technical racket that requires better technique.”
Finds the Electra 26 difficult after easily using the Fenix, Diablo, Vertex and Lebrons: they can't find the sweet spot and lobs land short.
“I cant find the sweet spot and the ball always ends up short.”
Of the 25 reviews with a clear verdict, 60% are positive, 16% mixed and 24% negative. The praise mentioned most is fast at the net. The most common complaint is small sweet spot.
The praise reviewers mention most: fast at the net (4 reviews), easy power (3 reviews) and forgiving (1 review). For example: This player owns the black Siux Electra Pro ST5 and finds it much more manoeuvrable than their previous Oxdog Pro Smash.
The complaints reviewers mention most: small sweet spot (3 reviews), demanding (2 reviews) and vibrates on mishits (2 reviews). For example: Sold their 2026 Electra Pro because they found the sweet spot far too small and the trampoline effect quite strong.
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