Siux Obsidian Pro Silver 2027

The Siux Obsidian Pro Silver 2027 is a control-first racket with unusually easy ball exit. It is built for players who want the racket to do some work in defense, without turning every attacking ball into a vague, soft response.

I see it fitting an intermediate-to-advanced player who constructs points, uses the lob well, and wants confidence on blocks and off-the-wall shots. It is not a smash-first weapon, and it does not ask to be treated like one.

Technical analysis

Shape & balance

The tear shape gives this racket a broad, forgiving hitting area without pushing the balance too far toward the head. Its sweet spot feels generous, which matters most when contact is less than clean: defensive pickups, stretched volleys, and balls taken late after the glass.

That forgiving layout also makes the Obsidian Pro Silver quick through the air. It should suit players who change direction often at the net and who prefer to guide the ball rather than force it. The trade-off is clear: it will not provide the same naturally heavy finish as a genuinely head-heavy diamond racket.

Materials & construction

Siux pairs a Carbon frame with Carbon 16K faces and an EVA Soft core. On paper, that combination explains the racket’s medium, accessible response: the carbon face keeps the impact reasonably defined, while the softer core helps the ball leave the face without needing a huge swing.

The listed medium feel is important here. This is not a hard, dry racket that rewards only full acceleration. It should give useful rebound on compact strokes and defensive blocks. Players who like a very crisp, low-exit impact may find it too lively, especially in fast exchanges where the ball already arrives with pace.

On-court feel

Baseline play

From the baseline, this is where the Obsidian Pro Silver makes the most sense. The soft-core response should help on off-the-wall balls and late contacts, giving depth without demanding that I overhit. Defensive lobs are easier to lift, while low-driven lobs can be played with a compact stroke and still travel through the court.

Control is the stronger trait, but not because the racket deadens the ball. Rather, the wide sweet spot and manageable balance should make direction easier to repeat. That said, players with a very aggressive, flat defensive style may need a few sessions to manage the extra ball exit. A passive block can travel farther than intended.

At the net

At the net, the racket’s maneuverability should stand out. I would expect quick hands on reaction volleys and a stable enough platform for blocks against hard drives. The softer response also helps when I want to take pace off and place a chiquita at the opponent’s feet.

It is less convincing for players who want their volley to feel brutally firm. The racket can accelerate the ball, but it does not have the dense, heavy impact of a stiffer offensive model. I would use placement and angles with it, not rely on the racket to finish every short ball by itself.

Bandeja and víbora

The tear profile and accessible response should work well for controlled overheads. A bandeja can be played with height, margin, and depth without fighting the racket, while the víbora should benefit from the 16K face’s more defined contact.

For outright finishing power, though, it has limits. A smash needs clean technique and full acceleration; the racket is more likely to reward placement than raw force.

Conclusion

I would choose the Obsidian Pro Silver 2027 for its forgiving sweet spot, quick handling, and strong defensive assistance. It suits players who value repeatable control through the middle of the court and want a racket that remains responsive under pressure.

The compromise is offensive ceiling. It can attack, but it is not built around brute-force smashes or an especially hard impact. Players who live on aggressive overheads may want a firmer core and more head-heavy balance.