“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).”
Overall it sits in the top 28% 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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Maneuverability
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PRR Score
82PRR Score
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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ShapeRound
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceCarbon 3K
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight370g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
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.
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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What level of player is the Crown Special Elite designed for?
The Crown Special Elite is built for Intermediate players, scoring 82/100 overall in PRR's testing.
How much does the Crown Special Elite cost and where can I buy it?
The Crown Special Elite is priced from €165 at PadelNuestro. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.
What shape is the Crown Special Elite and what does that mean on court?
The Crown Special Elite has a round-shaped head, which spreads the sweet spot wider for consistent, forgiving contact — built for control and touch over raw power.
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