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Black Crown Patron Xtrem Review (2026)

Black Crown Patron Xtrem

Review updated July 2026

79/100
PRR
Best price
€160
3 months range: €140–€182

The Patron Xtrem is the sharpened 2025 Patron: a 360 g teardrop with an 18K face producing power 82 and a crisper report than the Gold's 12K.

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Black Crown Patron Xtrem padel racket — teardrop shape
79/100
PRR Score
Teardrop
Shape
EVA
Core
Performance

Power, Control & Comfort Scores

Overall it sits in the top 49% of 1,000 rackets we’ve tested.

Power
Very High82
Control
High70
Maneuverability
Good69
Sweet Spot
Good66
Comfort
Good67
Value
High74
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Inside the frame

Patron Xtrem Specs

Face weavecarbon-18k

Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.

CoreEVA

Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.

ShapeTeardrop

Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.

SurfaceCarbon 18K

The texture of the outer face.

Weight355–370g

Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).

LevelAdvanced

Target player level for this racket.

Our verdict

The Patron Xtrem is the sharpened 2025 Patron: a 360 g teardrop with an 18K face producing power 82 and a crisper report than the Gold's 12K. Control 70, comfort 67 and tolerance 66 hold the family's firm-but-fair line, and maneuverability 69 benefits from the lighter build. Value 74 carries a small premium for the face upgrade. Between Patrons the choice is texture: the Xtrem strikes crisper and swings lighter; the Gold feels denser and costs less. Both deliver the same essential promise: real pace from the boutique shelf without Piton-grade punishment.

We loved
  • 18K face crispness at 360 g
  • Power 82 with survivable terms
  • Lighter build aids hand speed
  • Boutique character, sensible execution
Worth knowing
  • Value 74: the face upgrade costs a little
  • Firm-ish terms (67/66)
  • The Gold is denser and cheaper: compare
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Price history
Price history
139.95current best
€139.95
Current
€139.95
Lowest
€161
Average
€181.95
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Full specification
AttackerStandard
ShapeTeardrop
Face weaveCarbon 18K
CoreEVA
Weight355–370g
LevelAdvanced
Playing stylePower
Year2025
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The PRR takePRR Team

The sharpened edition of the Patron

This is the sharpened version of Black Crown's Patron: a premium carbon face delivers a genuinely crisper report than the Gold edition's simpler weave, while the lighter build aids hand speed without sacrificing real finishing pace. Boutique character comes through in sensible, well-executed form. Comfort and tolerance both hold the family's firm-but-fair line, and the face upgrade does cost a little more — the Gold edition is denser and cheaper if you'd rather save the difference.

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Common questions

FAQ

What level of player is the Patron Xtrem designed for?

The Black Crown Patron Xtrem is built for Advanced players, scoring 79/100 overall in PRR's testing.

How much does the Patron Xtrem cost and where can I buy it?

The Black Crown Patron Xtrem is priced from €160 at PadelMarket. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.

What shape is the Patron Xtrem and what does that mean on court?

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

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