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Black Crown Special Elite vs Supreme Control IV
The Special Elite and the Supreme Control IV score the same, 82. 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 Supreme takes control and sweet spot and comfort.
Feel is read from the core and the face until hardness is measured.
What is different
Only the face changes between them; the rest is the same racket. Pick one to look closer.
The same face on both: carbon 3k.
No edge either way
* 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 same weight, 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.
Which one sounds like you?
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Special Elite
Our score 82 · not in stockSkip it if you want more control: the Supreme has 82 for control against its 76.
Supreme Control IV
Our score 82 · not in stockSkip it if you want more racket for the money: the Special has 76 for value against its 50.
Our recommendation for most players
The Special Elite
The higher score, 82 to 82. Not at PadelProShop right now.
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What players said
2 players 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.
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.
Supreme Control IV
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 82: more value and power.
- Our score 82 against 82
- Carbon 3K face
Not at PadelProShop right now.
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Questions
Straight answers.
Which is better, the Special Elite or the Supreme Control IV?
The Special Elite and the Supreme Control IV score the same, 82. Neither is at PadelProShop right now.
What is the difference between the Special Elite and the Supreme Control IV?
The same face on both: carbon 3k. The same weight, 355 to 370 g. The balance point is not listed for both.
Which is better for value?
The Special Elite: value 76 against 50.
What is the price difference?
Neither is at PadelProShop right now.
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