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from €217.95 incl. shipping at Padel-Point · cheapest of 3 shops compared
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Teardrop shape with medium balance, a 3K carbon face and an EVA Soft core – a comfort-oriented, manoeuvrable all-rounder.
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Lowest price €217.95 (14.11.) · highest price €269.90 (09.11.) – in each case the cheapest daily price across all shops, including shipping.
The Siux Valkiria Elite 2027 (Sofía Araújo) cost €269.90 on 01.11. and is €217.95 today – that's €51.95 less. That is also the lowest level since we started tracking. With a discount code, the best price was €217.95 (14.11.). We've been tracking the price since 01.11.: 14 days with price changes.
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The Valkiria Elite 2027 from Sofía Araújo's line continues the Valkiria family with an even more comfortable and forgiving focus. At 356 grams, the teardrop shape and medium balance keep the racket nimble, so it reacts quickly in defence and at the net. Beneath the 3K carbon face sits an EVA Soft core, which gives contact a cushioned feel and lets the ball come off the face easily even with a relaxed swing. Combined with the large sweet spot, the racket forgives off-centre hits and is designed for the all-round game rather than pure attacking power.
At 356 g, it is lighter than three quarters of all models in our comparison: quick to handle, but more of the power in attack has to come from your own swing. Head shape Teardrop means: the sweet spot sits a little higher – more punch in attack than a round racket, more forgiving than a diamond; plus the medium balance as the all-round standard. The medium-hard core balances feedback and comfort. With power 6 and control 8 out of 10, it is clearly built for precision.
With a forgiveness rating of 6.0 out of 10, it is more forgiving than 51% of the teardrop-shaped rackets in our comparison. 3 of the 21 shops in our comparison stock this racket, with prices from €217.95 to €242.91 – a €25 difference for the same model.
Beginners and intermediate players looking for a comfortable, forgiving all-rounder for the whole game who value manoeuvrability over maximum hitting power.
| Shape | Teardrop |
|---|---|
| Weight | approx. 356 g |
| Balance | Medium |
| Hardness | Medium |
| Core | EVA Soft |
| Frame | Carbon 3K more direct ball exit and more feedback than fibreglass |
| Level | Beginner, Intermediate |
| Power | 6/10 |
| Control | 8/10 |
| Forgiveness (estimated) | 6.0/10
balanced |
| Arm-friendly | Not really |
Last updated: November 2026 · How we rate
Our classification: Beginner and Intermediate. Its forgiveness is 6.0 out of 10 – balanced.
The Siux Valkiria Elite 2027 (Sofía Araújo) weighs 356 g and has a teardrop shape, a medium balance and a medium-hard core (EVA Soft). The frame is made of Carbon 3K.
Not by our rule: the core is medium-hard. We only call rackets arm-friendly if they have a soft core, a balance that isn't head-heavy, a round or teardrop shape and weigh 360 g at most. Suitable models are listed in our guide to padel rackets for tennis elbow.
On 14/11/2026, Padel-Point was the cheapest of 3 shops in our comparison at €217.95 including shipping. We check prices daily; the current ones are at the top of this page.
The closest matches in shape, hardness, balance, weight and price: Bullpadel Wonder 2027 (Claudia Fernández) (8.0/10), Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2027 (8.4/10) and Babolat Air Viper 2.6 2026 (8.2/10).
Claudia Fernández's signature model – teardrop shape with a balanced design for versatile play.
The lightest Ventus: 350 to 360 grams, teardrop shape and 12K carbon, new with the VCS anti-vibration system.
The more accessible Viper: attacking, but lighter and more forgiving.
Side by side: vs. Bullpadel Wonder 2027 · vs. Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2027 · vs. Babolat Air Viper 2.6 2026