“The Snake 2022 is Black Crown's veteran all-round attacker: an even-balanced EVA build scoring power 78 against control 70 with fair terms (comfort 69, tolerance 68) and honest handling (71).”
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Power
Control
Maneuverability
Comfort
Sweet Spot
Value
PRR Score
76PRR Score
Inside the frame
Snake Specs
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Face weaveCarbon 3K
Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.
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CoreBlack 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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Weight362g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
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BalanceEven
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
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LevelAdvanced
Target player level for this racket.
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Balance point265 mm
Measured from the handle butt — higher = more head-heavy.
Our verdict
The Snake 2022 is Black Crown's veteran all-round attacker: an even-balanced EVA build scoring power 78 against control 70 with fair terms (comfort 69, tolerance 68) and honest handling (71). Weight documentation is incomplete on old stock. Value 76 reflects four seasons of drift. The card remains genuinely competitive with current mid-tier attackers, which is the vintage argument as usual: same essential performance, smaller invoice, shrinking stock. For improving attackers who like the boutique strike and do not care what year the paint is from, the old Snake still bites politely. Inspect first.
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This older Black Crown frame remains a legitimately balanced attacker: real power with fair terms across comfort and tolerance, and handling that's stayed honest across four seasons. It's a boutique strike at genuine clearance money now. Weight isn't confirmed in our data, and being old stock, inspect it thoroughly — the current Hurricane line refines the same recipe if you want the newer version.
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The Black Crown Snake is built for Advanced players, scoring 76/100 overall in PRR's testing.
What shape is the Snake and what does that mean on court?
The Black Crown Snake 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 Snake weigh and what's its balance?
The Black Crown Snake weighs 362g with a Even balance.
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