Finds it better in defence than the ST4 and easier to control.
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“I feel fenix black is better in defense than st4. Easier to control your power”
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In shortPlayers describe it as powerful, especially on smashes, with a firm, dry feel and good control for those who can handle it. It is demanding, heavy and hard to manoeuvre in defence for many. Several report cracking, sometimes within weeks. Suits strong, technical attackers.
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Finds it better in defence than the ST4 and easier to control.
“I feel fenix black is better in defense than st4. Easier to control your power”
Of the 28 reviews with a clear verdict, 39% are positive, 29% mixed and 32% negative. The praise mentioned most is easy power. The most common complaint is demanding.
The praise reviewers mention most: easy power (5 reviews), good control (3 reviews) and great on smashes (3 reviews). For example: Loves the Siux Fenix Pro 5's sweet spot and control for a powerful racket, though it's heavy for their bad wrist.
The complaints reviewers mention most: demanding (5 reviews), durability issues (4 reviews) and head-heavy (1 review). For example: Volleying was a challenge and balls often flew to the glass, so they switched to the Metalbone 3.4.
28 are quotes from discussions on Reddit, YouTube and Other, each linked to the original post. Player reviews are checked for spam before they appear, and only they count toward the star rating; quotes never do.