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Crown Special Elite Review (2026)

Crown Special Elite

Review updated July 2026

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“The Special Elite is Black Crown's balanced offer: a Black EVA core under a 3K carbon face in a 370 g build, scoring power 80 against control 76 with fair terms across the board (comfort 71, tolerance 70).”

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Black CrownTeardrop
Crown Special Elite padel racket, Teardrop shape
82PRR Score
Crown Special Elite355–370g · Even · Black Eva, Soft EVA
82/100
PRR Score
Teardrop
Shape
Black Eva, Soft EVA
Core
Even
Balance
Performance

Power, Control & Comfort Scores

Overall it sits in the top 26% of 1,000 rackets we've tested.

Power
Very High80
Control
High76
Maneuverability
High73
Sweet Spot
High70
Comfort
High71
Value
High76
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Inside the frame

Crown Special Elite Specs

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Face weaveCarbon 3K

Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.

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CoreBlack Eva, Soft EVA

Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.

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ShapeTeardrop

Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.

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SurfaceCarbon 3K

The texture of the outer face.

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Weight355–370g

Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).

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BalanceEven

Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.

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LevelProfessional

Target player level for this racket.

Scores from around the web
Padeful
83/100
Our verdict

The Special Elite is Black Crown's balanced offer: a Black EVA core under a 3K carbon face in a 370 g build, scoring power 80 against control 76 with fair terms across the board (comfort 71, tolerance 70). The strike has the boutique brand's pleasant density, and maneuverability 73 keeps it punctual. Value 76 is honest. It plays the role of dependable club companion convincingly: enough hit to finish, enough composure to build, no number that punishes. Within Black Crown, the Special Max is friendlier and the Piton fiercer; the Elite is the sensible centre. Solid, likeable, easy to live with.

We loved
  • Balanced 80/76 card with boutique character
  • Black EVA density in a friendly tune
  • Value 76: fair money for the build
  • Punctual handling (maneuverability 73)
Worth knowing
  • No headline strength for specialists
  • Boutique availability varies by region
  • Its own siblings bracket it: demo all three
How it compares
vs Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia
93/100 PRR
-8 power-8 control-3 maneuverability
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vs Babolat Viper Juan Lebrón 3.0
91/100 PRR
-14 power+9 sweet spot+9 comfort
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Head to head

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Full specification
AttackerStandardBalancedPro Tour
ShapeTeardrop
Face weaveCarbon 3K
CoreBlack Eva, Soft EVA
BalanceEven
Weight355–370g
LevelProfessional
Playing stylePower
Year2026
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The PRR takePRR Team

The balanced boutique option

Black Crown's balanced offer: a dense, pleasant strike in a friendly tune, a card with a slight attacking lean and fair terms across the board, and punctual handling; honest money for the build quality. There's no headline strength for specialists, boutique availability varies by region, and its own siblings bracket it closely on either side, so demo all three before deciding.

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Common questions

FAQ

What level of player is the Crown Special Elite designed for?

The Crown Special Elite is built for Professional players, scoring 82/100 overall in PRR's testing.

What shape is the Crown Special Elite and what does that mean on court?

The Crown Special Elite has a teardrop (hybrid) head, blending the power of a diamond with the control of a round shape for an all-court balance.

How much does the Crown Special Elite weigh and what's its balance?

The Crown Special Elite weighs 355–370g with a Even balance.

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