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Black Crown Gladius vs Vibor-A Yarara Radical 12K 2.0
The Vibor-A Yarara Radical 12K 2.0 is the better racket, 80 to 75: more power. The Gladius is not 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 Vibor-A takes 1 of the six, the Gladius takes control and sweet spot and comfort and handling and value.
Feel is read from the core and the face until hardness is measured.
What is different
Face, weight and price change between them; the rest is the same. Pick one to look closer.
18K packs 18,000 carbon filaments into each thread against 12,000: a stiffer face that answers sooner on volleys. The Vibor-A's 12K is a little softer and gives you more time when you are late.
Edge: the Gladius, 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.
The Vibor-A is about 362 g lighter: quicker to the ball at the net. The Gladius puts a little more weight behind a smash.
Edge: the Vibor-A, for quick hands
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.
Only the Vibor-A is at PadelProShop right now, at €197.
No edge either way
Specs from the makers and the shops that sell them. Weights are the maker's figures, not measured by us.
Which one sounds like you?
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Gladius
Our score 75 · not in stockSkip it if you want more power: the Vibor-A has 82 for power against its 76.
Vibor-A Yarara Radical 12K 2.0
Our score 80 · €197Skip it if you want more comfort: the Gladius has 69 for comfort against its 64.
Our recommendation for most players
The Vibor-A Yarara Radical 12K 2.0
The higher score, 80 to 75.
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What other reviewers scored them
Out of 100, each linked to its page.
Our score
Vibor-A +5
No other site has scored the Gladius or the Vibor-A yet. When one does, it shows here.
Your shape
What players said
Players who own a racket tell us how it plays. It is their word: it is not a review and does not count towards Our score.
No player has told us about the Gladius or the Vibor-A yet. If you own one, two minutes drawing your shape puts your word here, beside the other players who own it.
Our recommendation
Vibor A Vibor-A Yarara Radical 12K 2.0
The better racket, 80 to 75: more power.
- Our score 80 against 75
- About 362 g lighter
- Carbon 12K face
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Questions
Straight answers.
Which is better, the Gladius or the Vibor-A Yarara Radical 12K 2.0?
The Vibor-A Yarara Radical 12K 2.0 is the better racket, 80 to 75: more power. The Gladius is not at PadelProShop right now.
What is the difference between the Gladius and the Vibor-A Yarara Radical 12K 2.0?
18K packs 18,000 carbon filaments into each thread against 12,000: a stiffer face that answers sooner on volleys. The Vibor-A's 12K is a little softer and gives you more time when you are late. The Vibor-A is about 362 g lighter: quicker to the ball at the net. The Gladius puts a little more weight behind a smash. The balance point is not listed for both.
Which is better for power?
The Vibor-A Yarara Radical 12K 2.0: power 82 against 76.
What is the price difference?
Only the Vibor-A is at PadelProShop right now, at €197.
