“The Gladius is Crown's keen entry frame: a Black EVA core under an 18K face in an even 370 g build, scoring power 76 with fair terms (comfort 69, tolerance 68) and honest handling (70).”
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PRR Score
75PRR Score
Inside the frame
Crown Gladius Specs
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Face weaveCarbon 18K
Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.
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CoreBlack Eva, Medium EVA
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeRound
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceCarbon 18K
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight370g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
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BalanceEven
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
Our verdict
The Gladius is Crown's keen entry frame: a Black EVA core under an 18K face in an even 370 g build, scoring power 76 with fair terms (comfort 69, tolerance 68) and honest handling (70). Control 68 wants developing discipline. Value 78 is strong for the face spec. The 18K weave at entry money is the small brand's calling card, as with its Gladius Force sibling, giving improving attackers feedback quality the big brands reserve for higher shelves. The usual small-brand asterisk applies; the arithmetic answers it as usual. A credible budget find.
This is genuinely Crown's keen entry frame: the premium carbon face at entry money delivers real, honest power, with fair terms throughout comfort and tolerance. Handling stays honest for the level. Control wants developing discipline, and being a small brand, support is genuinely thin — the Force sibling in the same range serves placement-focused players better if that's more your style.
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What level of player is the Crown Gladius designed for?
The Crown Gladius is built for Intermediate players, scoring 75/100 overall in PRR's testing.
How much does the Crown Gladius cost and where can I buy it?
The Crown Gladius is priced from €120 at PadelNuestro. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.
What shape is the Crown Gladius and what does that mean on court?
The Crown Gladius has a round-shaped head, which spreads the sweet spot wider for consistent, forgiving contact — built for control and touch over raw power.
How much does the Crown Gladius weigh and what's its balance?
The Crown Gladius weighs 370g with a Even balance.
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