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Racket comparison · 2026

Black Crown Crown Gladius Force vs Vibor A Black Mamba Pro 2.0

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Black Crown Crown Gladius Force
Black Crown

Crown Gladius Force

76
Best
Vibor A Black Mamba Pro 2.0
Vibor A

Vibor A Black Mamba Pro 2.0

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PRR verdict

Vibor A Black Mamba Pro 2.0 wins by 8 points

Vibor A Black Mamba Pro 2.0 scores 84/100 against 76/100 for the Black Crown Crown Gladius Force. Its biggest edge is power (+20). The Black Crown Crown Gladius Force answers back on sweet spot (+12). On price, the Black Crown Crown Gladius Force is currently €149 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Crown Gladius Force
Vibor A Black Mamba Pro 2.0
Overall
76/100
84/100Best
Control
78Best
71
Power
66
86Best
Sweet spot
76Best
64
Maneuverability
74Best
68
Comfort
74Best
65
Specs
Crown Gladius Force
Vibor A Black Mamba Pro 2.0
Shape
Hybrid
Round
Balance
Even
Even
Weight
355–370 g
Core
Black EVA
EVA
Face material
Carbon 18K
Carbon 12K
Level
Intermediate
Advanced
Playing style
Power
Power
Crown Gladius Force

The Gladius Force is Crown's placement frame in gladiator paint: a Black EVA core under an 18K face scoring control 78 with kind terms (comfort 74, tolerance 76) and prompt handling (74). Power 66 states the actual brief, name notwithstanding. Value 77 is honest. The 18K face on a control platform at this money is the quiet draw, giving touch shots a clarity budget placement frames rarely manage. The name-versus-nature mismatch is the only hazard: buyers expecting force will be confused; buyers reading the card get a genuinely decent budget control tool.

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Vibor A Black Mamba Pro 2.0

The Black Mamba Pro 2.0 is a mid-tier power weapon built around a firm EVA core and hybrid shape that delivers satisfying pace on smashes and drives without the pinpoint precision of higher-end rivals. The even balance keeps it manageable for advanced players transitioning from control-oriented rackets, though off-centre hits expose a somewhat punishing sweet spot that demands consistent technique. Aggressive baseliners who want punch and explosiveness without spending on premium brands will find this a credible, honest option at its price point.

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