Overall it sits in the top 16% of 1,000 rackets we’ve tested — its control score ranks in the top 2%.
Power
High74
Control
Very High86
Maneuverability
High74
Sweet Spot
High75
Comfort
High76
Value
High78
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PRR Score
84PRR Score
Inside the frame
Special Max Specs
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Face weaveCarbon 18K
Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.
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CoreBlack Eva, Medium 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 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
Padeful
85/100
Our verdict
The Special Max is Black Crown's quiet achiever: a Black EVA core and 18K carbon face, specs from the attacking aisle, tuned into a control frame. Control 86 puts lobs and blocks precisely where the point needs them, comfort 76 and tolerance 75 forgive both arms and errors, and the 18K face adds a crispness most control frames lack. Power 74 attacks selectively. Value 78 rounds out one of the better sub-flagship cards we have scored. For intermediates who win with patience but appreciate premium materials, the Special Max is a genuine find from the boutique shelf.
Black Crown's quiet achiever: materials from the attacking aisle tuned into a control frame, so lobs and blocks land precisely where the point needs them with a crispness most control rackets can't offer. Kind to arms and errors alike, at fair money for the spec. Finishing is a construction project rather than a swing, boutique availability varies by region, and aggressive players belong with the Piton.
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What level of player is the Special Max designed for?
The Black Crown Special Max is built for Intermediate players, scoring 84/100 overall in PRR's testing.
How much does the Special Max cost and where can I buy it?
The Black Crown Special Max is priced from €190 at PadelNuestro. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.
What shape is the Special Max and what does that mean on court?
The Black Crown Special Max 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 Max weigh and what's its balance?
The Black Crown Special Max weighs 370g with a Even balance.
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