“The Black Crown Snake 2022 is a mid-tier round racket that leans toward power despite its balanced construction, offering a firm EVA core that generates decent pace without punishing the arm excessively.”
72/100
PRR Score
Round
Shape
eva-foam
Core
Even
Balance
Performance
Every metric, scored out of 100.
Power
High74
Control
Good68
Maneuverability
High70
Sweet Spot
High72
Comfort
High71
Value
High74
PRR Score
72PRR Score
Inside the frame
What's inside
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Coreeva-foam
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeRound
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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BalanceEven-balance
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
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LevelAdvanced
Target player level for this racket.
Our verdict
The Black Crown Snake 2022 is a mid-tier round racket that leans toward power despite its balanced construction, offering a firm EVA core that generates decent pace without punishing the arm excessively. It sits in an awkward middle ground — not quite precise enough for advanced control players and not explosive enough to satisfy genuine power hunters — but its even balance and round shape make it accessible and stable for club-level advanced players making the transition from intermediate play. At its price point it offers reasonable build quality from a Spanish brand with padel pedigree, making it a competent but unremarkable choice for ambitious club players who want a dependable all-rounder.
