“The Patron Gold is Black Crown's mid-tier heavyweight name: a medium EVA core under a 12K face in an even 370 g build, producing power 82 with the house's dense, satisfying strike.”
Overall it sits in the top 47% of 1,000 rackets we've tested.
Power
Very High82
Control
High70
Maneuverability
Good69
Sweet Spot
Good66
Comfort
Good67
Value
High76
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PRR Score
79PRR Score
Inside the frame
Crown Patron Specs
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Face weaveCarbon 12K
Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.
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CoreMedium 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 12K
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 Patron Gold is Black Crown's mid-tier heavyweight name: a medium EVA core under a 12K face in an even 370 g build, producing power 82 with the house's dense, satisfying strike. Control 70 is workable, comfort 67 and tolerance 66 sit firm-but-fair, and maneuverability 69 is honest. Value 76 keeps the boutique premium modest. The Patron line sits between the civil Special and the fierce Piton in Black Crown's hierarchy: proper pace with survivable terms. For improving attackers drawn to the brand, it is the middle path, and a sound one.
Real, dense power here in a genuinely manageable package: the medium EVA core keeps the house's satisfying strike survivable rather than punishing, and control stays workable throughout. It's the sane middle ground in a range that also offers much sharper, harder-hitting options. Comfort and tolerance both run firm-ish for the class, and it carries only a modest boutique premium over the mainstream — the Piton line hits harder if you want more.
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What level of player is the Crown Patron designed for?
The Crown Patron is built for Intermediate players, scoring 79/100 overall in PRR's testing.
What shape is the Crown Patron and what does that mean on court?
The Crown Patron 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 Patron weigh and what's its balance?
The Crown Patron weighs 370g with a Even balance.
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