Padel Racket Review - Siux Trilogy Go 5 2025

What the reviewers say

Padel Review (Spanish) tested the Go 5 on court and came away impressed for its target audience: "It's a very comfortable racket. The low balance makes it extremely easy to handle from the baseline, it assists well at low ball speeds, and it helps you defend difficult balls that players at a higher level could deal with through strength or technique alone." The reviewer flagged one honest catch: the glossy finish means the ball slides off when you try to generate heavy spin or play a drop shot, which a rougher surface would handle much better.

Padel Tennis Rackets (English) called the control credentials essentially flawless for its price band: "When we refer to the Siux Trilogy Go 5 2025, it's all about control. A large sweet spot promotes consistent firm contact. Most balls you strike come within the sweet spot." They noted that power output is moderate by design, and players coming from power-oriented frames will find it underwhelming.

Padel Nuestro (Spanish, covering the full Trilogy 5 family) highlighted what improved over the previous generation: "Siux removed the holes from the central face zone to produce a wider, more effective sweet spot. From the back of the court the feel is soft and comfortable without losing firmness on ball exit. At the net it surprises with maneuverability." Their court notes showed the bandeja and deep lob working well, but marked power smashes and fast counterattacks as the shots where all Trilogy 5 models come up short.

PadelStar reviewed it as a benchmark for its level, pointing out: "Players who have tried the Trilogy Go 5 highlight its comfort and control, and its ability to help you improve technique without arm fatigue. The wide sweet spot and easy handling stand out, though some feel it could offer more spin bite for higher-level players."

Our take: Christoph's summary

The Trilogy Go 5 does exactly what it promises, and the honesty of that focus is worth noting. The low balance and round shape make it quick through the air, the soft EVA keeps the arm happy over long sessions, and the improved sweet spot from 2025 genuinely rewards even off-centre contact. For a player who wants to learn how to construct a point from the baseline, this is a logical choice. Right-side players looking to close points aggressively will feel the ceiling early: the soft core absorbs pace when you need punch at the net, and the glossy surface gives away spin control on finesse shots.

From the baseline the Go 5 is at its best. The soft EVA core and low balance work together to give a clean, cushioned return even when scrambling wide. Lobs come off with good depth when the technique is simple and controlled. The 2025 hole-pattern revision means contact in the centre of the face is more consistent than on the Go 4, so defensive resets land where you aim them rather than leaking into the glass.

This is where expectations need to be set honestly. The Soft EVA core absorbs rather than amplifies at high swing speeds: as Padel Review noted on court, when you try to accelerate through the ball, the rubber takes the energy rather than returning it. Smashes work cleanly at close range or with fresh balls, but the racket does not add momentum to your swing the way a head-heavy carbon frame would. It is not designed to put balls away; it is designed to keep them in play.

Net play with the Go 5 is functional and surprisingly quick given the maneuverability from the low balance. The bandeja at medium pace is comfortable and lands reliably at the back of the court. The víbora, however, asks for more from the glossy finish than it can give: the ball slides rather than grips, limiting the spin and angle you can generate. Volleys are soft-touching and accurate but lack the snap that pressures opponents. For players who are still developing their net game and want to stay in rallies, this is enough. For players who expect to win points from the net, the soft core is a ceiling.

How it compares

The Siux Trilogy Elite 5 2025 is the natural next step for intermediate players who want the same control-first philosophy with a noticeably firmer touch and a textured 3D surface for better spin. The Elite 5 costs around €50 more but gives you more punch at the net and better ball bite on finesse shots.

The Bullpadel Hack 02 2025 is a comparable mid-range round racket at a similar price, also aimed at intermediate control players. The Hack 02 has a slightly firmer feel and rough surface, which rewards players who already have consistent technique. If spin and drop shots matter to you, the Hack 02 wins on finish; if arm comfort and raw forgiveness are the priority, the Trilogy Go 5 edges it.