“The Special Invictus is Black Crown's attack-tuned Special: a Black EVA core under a 3K face in an even 370 g teardrop, producing power 82 while keeping the Special family's composure at control 70.”
Overall it sits in the top 49% of 1,000 rackets we’ve tested.
Power
Very High82
Control
High70
Maneuverability
Good68
Sweet Spot
Good65
Comfort
Good66
Value
High78
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Control
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PRR Score
79PRR Score
Inside the frame
Special Invictus 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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ShapeTeardrop
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceCarbon 3K
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight355–370g
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.
Scores from around the web
Padeful
80/100
Our verdict
The Special Invictus is Black Crown's attack-tuned Special: a Black EVA core under a 3K face in an even 370 g teardrop, producing power 82 while keeping the Special family's composure at control 70. Comfort 66 and tolerance 65 firm the terms relative to the civil Special Max, and maneuverability 68 wants some anticipation. Value 78 is strong. The Invictus occupies a genuinely useful slot: the brand's dense, pleasing strike with real pace, at terms an improving attacker can meet and money that undercuts the Piton line. For the boutique-curious with aggressive intent, start here.
This takes Black Crown's Special line in an attacking direction: the Black EVA core and carbon face produce a dense, committed strike that genuinely undercuts the pricier Piton line for similar output. Composure holds up even under that power, control staying usefully present rather than an afterthought. Comfort and tolerance both run firm relative to the softer Special Max in the same family, and placement wants targets chosen early — net exchanges need some anticipation too.
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What level of player is the Special Invictus designed for?
The Black Crown Special Invictus is built for Advanced players, scoring 79/100 overall in PRR's testing.
How much does the Special Invictus cost and where can I buy it?
The Black Crown Special Invictus is priced from €170 at PadelMarket. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.
What shape is the Special Invictus and what does that mean on court?
The Black Crown Special Invictus has a teardrop (hybrid) head, blending the power of a diamond with the control of a round shape for an all-court balance.
How much does the Special Invictus weigh and what's its balance?
The Black Crown Special Invictus weighs 355–370g with a Even balance.
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