“The Special Magic is Black Crown's 18K-faced mid-tier attacker: power 81 with the crisper report the face brings, control 69, and the family's standard firm terms (comfort 66, tolerance 65).”
78/100
PRR Score
Round
Shape
EVA
Core
Even
Balance
Performance
Power, Control & Comfort Scores
Power
Very High81
Control
Good69
Maneuverability
Good68
Sweet Spot
Good65
Comfort
Good66
Value
High78
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Control
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78PRR Score
Inside the frame
Special Magic Specs
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Face weaveCarbon 18K
Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.
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CoreEVA
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 18K
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.
Scores from around the web
PadelReference
72/100
Padeful
83/100
Our verdict
The Special Magic is Black Crown's 18K-faced mid-tier attacker: power 81 with the crisper report the face brings, control 69, and the family's standard firm terms (comfort 66, tolerance 65). The even 370 g build keeps timing honest, and maneuverability 68 wants some anticipation. Value 78 is strong for the face spec. Within the crowded Black Crown attack shelf the Magic distinguishes itself on arithmetic: premium face, mid-tier money. The familiar family rule applies once more: confirm the specimen's specs in hand, compare against the near-identical Patron and Atron editions, and buy the week's best price.
The premium carbon face here delivers a genuinely crisper report than you'd expect for the price — real attacking pace with strong arithmetic behind the spec. The even balance keeps the whole hitting motion honest rather than wild. Comfort and tolerance both hold the family's standard firm terms, so this asks something of your arm, and placement wants targets chosen early. Near-identical siblings exist throughout the range — compare prices before committing.
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What level of player is the Special Magic designed for?
The Black Crown Special Magic is built for Intermediate players, scoring 78/100 overall in PRR's testing.
What shape is the Special Magic and what does that mean on court?
The Black Crown Special Magic 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 Special Magic weigh and what's its balance?
The Black Crown Special Magic weighs 370g with a Even balance.
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