Siux
Diablo Pro 4 2025
The Siux Diablo Pro 4 2025 is Libaak's all-round teardrop with 18K TeXtreme Carbon and HR Black EVA, medium balance. Power 8 and control 8 for experienced players balancing attack and defence.
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Explosive • Control focused • Forgiving
The Siux Diablo Pro 4 is the fourth Diablo generation, Tino Libaak's all-round teardrop. With 18K TeXtreme Carbon and HR Black EVA core, it delivers premium playing qualities in a versatile teardrop shape. Available on sale for considerably less than the €325 RRP.
The Siux Diablo Pro 4 weighs 355–375g, teardrop shape, medium balance. Profile 38mm. Face: 18K TeXtreme Carbon. Core: HR Black EVA (High Recovery). Frame: 3K Carbon.
Siux 2025 professional lineup:
| Model | Shape | Balance | Control | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diablo Pro 4 | Teardrop | Medium | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Electra ST4 Pro | Diamond | High | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Gemini Pro 4 | Round | Low | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Diablo Pro 4 sits in the middle of the Siux line: more attacking than Gemini Pro, more developed in control than Electra.
Technologies:
- TeXtreme 18K, ultralight carbon weave from Oxeon AB, higher fibre density than 3K/12K for a better stiffness-to-weight ratio
- HR Black EVA (High Recovery), a core with high recovery speed between impacts; better energy transfer than standard EVA
- Glossy Spin Surface, a glossy sprayed surface with a microscopic spin profile
TeXtreme 18K is the key feature. The 18.000-fibre bundle density gives sharper, more responsive feel than 3K carbon or standard fiberglass. Smash energy transfer is direct, with little frame flex and most energy going to the ball.
Sweet spot is rated 8/10, good for a teardrop. Medium balance helps: centre of gravity is not extremely high, keeping the effective contact area larger than diamond rackets even on low balls.
HR Black EVA (High Recovery) differs from standard EVA: higher recovery speed means the core springs back to its original shape faster after each impact. This translates to slightly faster, livelier response than soft EVA variants.
Manoeuvrability is rated 7/10. The broad 355–375g range means a 375g unit feels slower than a 355g unit. Check the actual weight label when buying.
Diablo Pro 4 has teardrop shape with medium balance, all-round versatility. Electra ST4 Pro is a higher-balance diamond, more power-focused. Choose Diablo for versatility; Electra for maximum attacking power.
TeXtreme is an ultralight carbon weave (from Oxeon AB) with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio. 18K means 18.000 carbon fibres per bundle, a very fine weave with high uniformity and strength. It is used in aerospace. In padel, it provides precise feel with efficient energy transfer.
Advantages
18K TeXtreme Carbon provides a high stiffness-to-weight ratio
Teardrop shape with medium balance, versatile for attack and defence
HR Black EVA High Recovery core for quick ball response and energy transfer
Glossy spin surface for extra rotation on sliced shots
Considerations
Weight range 355–375g, broad range, playing feel may vary by unit
Less pure power than diamond rackets at the same price
High Recovery EVA may feel stiffer than a standard EVA core
What you will notice as a player
The racket helps in defense: a calm swing sends balls off the glass deep again.
A balanced racket that responds predictably in most situations.
Small timing errors show sooner: the ball leaves the face directly, so clean contact matters.
No pronounced weakness, but no single shot where the racket particularly stands out either.
Which shots are affected most?
| Situation | What will you notice? |
|---|---|
| Defense | Plenty of help: the low balance and generous sweet spot return balls off the glass calmly and deep. |
| Volley | Comfortable and stable; aiming is easy and you keep the ball low. |
| Bandeja | Very easy to control: the ball stays low and predictable, ideal for controlling the court. |
| Vibora | Very explosive: plenty of speed and bite, a natural shot for this racket. |
| Smash | Enough power, but you still need to put considerable effort into the swing. |
| Block | Stable: the racket is ready in time and returns the ball with control. |
| Off-center ball | Reasonably forgiving: outside the sweet spot you lose some speed, while accuracy is largely maintained. |
Well suited to
This racket is likely to suit you if you…
want more precision and a direct feel
This racket may disappoint if you…
have a sensitive arm
You will probably appreciate this racket if you…
- •want a racket that helps in defense;
- •want a balanced racket that handles every shot;
You may run into limitations if you…
- •prefer softer, more forgiving contact;
- •want a pronounced specialist rather than an all-round racket;
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Indicatieve marktprijs
€140 ·