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Black Crown Gladius Force

76/100
PRR
Best price
140

The Gladius Force is a forgiving, even-balanced control racket built around a soft EVA core that rewards beginners with consistent, predictable ball response rather than raw firepower.

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Black Crown Gladius Force padel racket — round shape
76/100
PRR Score
Round
Shape
eva-foam
Core
Even
Balance
Performance

Every metric, scored out of 100.

Power
Good68
Control
High78
Maneuverability
Very High80
Sweet Spot
High75
Comfort
High77
Value
High79
PRR Score
76PRR Score
Inside the frame

What's inside

Coreeva-foam

Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.

ShapeRound

Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.

BalanceEven-balance

Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.

LevelBeginner

Target player level for this racket.

Scores from around the web
Padeful
80/100
Our verdict

The Gladius Force is a forgiving, even-balanced control racket built around a soft EVA core that rewards beginners with consistent, predictable ball response rather than raw firepower. At 370g with a centered balance, it swings quickly and feels manageable over long rallies, making it particularly well-suited to players still building technique who need arm-friendly feedback without punishing off-centre hits. Black Crown's build quality is solid for the price tier, though intermediate players will soon find its power ceiling limiting and will want to upgrade.

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We loved
  • Excellent control scoring (86/100) for precise shot placement and touch
  • Balanced weight (370g) and even balance point for comfortable all-court play
  • Strong maneuverability (80/100) enabling quick reaction times at the net
Worth knowing
  • Power is moderate (75/100), so aggressive players may need to rely more on technique than equipment
  • Best suited for beginners—intermediate+ players may outgrow its control-first design
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Full specification
ShapeRound
BalanceEven
Core materialEva-foam
Player levelBeginner
Playing styleControl
Year2026
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