Siux Beat Control 20247.5

Conclusion

The Beat Control 2024 suits beginners who want a large sweet spot, easy handling and a soft, comfortable feel while they learn. Players who want to finish points with power will find it too gentle, because the round shape and low balance give little help on smashes. At a budget price it is a sound first racket, not one to grow into.

Power6.5/10
Control8.5/10
Defense8.0/10
Offense6.0/10
Maneuverability8.5/10

Padel Racket Review - Siux Beat Control 2024

Siux · 2024

Reviewed & Researched by Christoph Herrmann

Christoph Herrmann

Left-handed right-side player with an attacking, finishing game

Always overperforms in the warm-up, always underperforms in the match. Such is life.

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The Siux Beat Control 2024 is the control model in Siux's budget Beat range, made for players who are new to padel. It pairs a round shape, a light weight of 341 to 355 grams and a head-light balance with a soft EVA core, which Siux calls EVA Ultra Soft High Recovery. The build is fiberglass with a smooth, matte finish. Forgiveness and comfort come first: off-center hits still come back usable, and the soft core damps vibration so the arm stays fresh. Unlike many rackets under €100, it feels designed for this job rather than cut down from a more expensive model.

How it plays..

Our take: Christoph's summary

The Beat Control keeps the ball easy to control and puts off-center hits back in play, which is what a new player needs. Players who want to close points with a committed, weighted swing will miss the extra mass and head-heavy balance that turn that swing into pace, and on overheads the racket gives little back. As a first racket that builds technique before power, it makes sense.

Defense

Defense

Defense is where the Beat Control is strongest. The large sweet spot and round shape help you return hard balls from the back of the court, even when contact is hurried or off-center. Its soft core takes pace off incoming smashes, so blocks and lobs come back slower and are easier to place, which gives you time to recover your position. You do not need perfect timing to defend well with it, and that matters most for players who are still learning the defensive basics.

Attack

Attack

Power is limited, and that is by design. The round shape, low balance and soft core all work against pace, so smashes and flat drives depend on your own swing rather than the racket. Placement comes easier than power, and a clean, controlled stroke gets the best out of it. For a beginner that builds good habits, since the racket does not hide poor technique behind easy power. For an attacking player it means few points won outright from overheads.

Netplay

Net play

At the net, the low weight and head-light balance make the racket quick to move in fast exchanges. The soft touch helps on gentle volleys and touch shots, and the large sweet spot saves contact when the ball arrives faster than expected. Reduced vibration keeps the arm fresh during long rallies at the net. What it cannot do is put away high balls with pace: its volleys are consistent and predictable rather than decisive.

Our Advice for New Players

Beginners

For new players this is one of the better choices at its price. The forgiving sweet spot helps you connect more often while your technique develops, and the soft feel is kinder to the arm than a harder racket. The control-first design supports good fundamentals, and at a budget price it is a low-risk buy while you find out how much you will play.

Our Advice for Intermediate Players

Intermediate players

Intermediate players will likely find it limiting. The control stays useful, but as technique improves most players want more power than this racket gives. If your game is built on defense and precision, it can still work as a second racket. If you are developing a more attacking game, look at the Beat Hybrid from the same range or at Siux's mid-range rackets.

Competitive level

Advanced players

Advanced players will reach the ceiling of the Beat Control quickly. The fiberglass build and soft core lack the response and feedback that fast, competitive play asks for, and there is too little power to finish points. Siux's premium lines, such as the Electra or the Diablo, suit this level better.

How It Compares

How it compares

The Siux Beat Hybrid 2024 is the other model in the same range. It has a hybrid shape, an even balance and a medium weight of 356 to 370 grams, which gives it more of a mix between control and power. Pick the Beat Control if you want the lightest, most forgiving option and control is your priority. Pick the Beat Hybrid if you expect to move towards a more attacking game.

Research & References

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Written by Padelguru from the expert reviews listed above, with Christoph Herrmann's playing profile as an editorial lens. Not play-tested.

Pros & Cons

Strengths

  • Excellent control and precision
  • Large, forgiving sweet spot
  • Quick and easy to handle at the net
  • Soft, arm-friendly feel
  • Good value at a budget price

Considerations

  • Limited power on smashes and attacks
  • Low ceiling for intermediate players
  • Fiberglass less durable than carbon

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Perfect For

Recommended for

Beginners and new players on a budget who want a forgiving, comfortable racket with plenty of control while they build their technique.

Skill level

Beginner

Court position

Right

Play style

Control, Defensive, Tactical

Best at: Control (8.5/10)

Average: 7.5/10

Video Reviews

Review de la nueva gama Beat con Jorge Bellmont

Review de la gama Siux Beat

Frequently Asked Questions

The Beat Control is round, light and head-light for control. The Beat Hybrid has a hybrid shape, even balance and 356 to 370g, for more of a control and power mix.

Full Specs

Shape

Round

Weight

Light (341–355g)

Balance

Maneuverable (Head-Light)

Touch

Soft

Core

Soft

Surface

Soft

Texture

Smooth

Year

2024

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