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Akkeron Black Rose vs Special Elite
The Special Elite is the better racket, 82 to 76: more power and control. Neither is at PadelProShop right now.
Our scores, updated 11 June 2026 · How we score
Score by score
How we score →The green bar wins the round. The Special takes 3 of the six, the Black takes sweet spot and comfort and handling.
Feel is read from the core and the face until hardness is measured.
What is different
Face and weight change between them; the rest is the same. Pick one to look closer.
12K packs 12,000 carbon filaments into each thread against 3,000: a stiffer face that answers sooner on volleys. The Special's 3K is a little softer and gives you more time when you are late.
Edge: the Black, for precision
* The feel starts from the core's rated hardness (estimated from the core material where there is no rating), then the face: carbon 12K and up is firmer, fibreglass softer.
About the same weight: 345 to 375 g and 355 to 370 g.
No edge either way
The balance point is not listed for both.
No edge either way
* Drawn to scale: a 455 mm racket in its shape's outline (traced from a real racket of that shape), with the balance point the shops list marked on it. Real rackets vary by a few millimetres.
Neither is at PadelProShop right now.
No edge either way
Specs from the makers and the shops that sell them. Weights are the maker's figures, not measured by us.
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Black Rose
Our score 76 · not in stockSkip it if you want more power: the Special has 80 for power against its 72.
Special Elite
Our score 82 · not in stockSkip it if you want more comfort: the Black has 75 for comfort against its 71.
Our recommendation for most players
The Special Elite
The higher score, 82 to 76. Not at PadelProShop right now.
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What players said
1 player who own or have owned one of them told us how it plays. It is their word: it is not a review and does not count towards Our score.
Black Rose
No player has told us about the Black yet.
Special Elite
0 of 1 liked it
Liked it 0No strong view 1Did not 0
Only 1 player so far: too few to rank what they said.
Our recommendation
Black Crown Special Elite
The better racket, 82 to 76: more power and control.
- Our score 82 against 76
- Carbon 3K face
Not at PadelProShop right now.
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Questions
Straight answers.
Which is better, the Black Rose or the Special Elite?
The Special Elite is the better racket, 82 to 76: more power and control. Neither is at PadelProShop right now.
What is the difference between the Black Rose and the Special Elite?
12K packs 12,000 carbon filaments into each thread against 3,000: a stiffer face that answers sooner on volleys. The Special's 3K is a little softer and gives you more time when you are late. About the same weight: 345 to 375 g and 355 to 370 g. The balance point is not listed for both.
Which is better for power?
The Special Elite: power 80 against 72.
What is the price difference?
Neither is at PadelProShop right now.
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