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Black Crown Patron Xtrem vs Vibor A Black Mamba Radical 12K 3.0

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Black Crown Patron Xtrem
Black Crown

Black Crown Patron Xtrem

79
Best
Vibor A Black Mamba Radical 12K 3.0
Vibor A

Vibor A Black Mamba Radical 12K 3.0

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PRR verdict

Vibor A Black Mamba Radical 12K 3.0 wins by 4 points

Vibor A Black Mamba Radical 12K 3.0 scores 83/100 against 79/100 for the Black Crown Patron Xtrem. Its biggest edge is power (+3). The Black Crown Patron Xtrem answers back on sweet spot (+2). On price, the Black Crown Patron Xtrem is currently €91 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Black Crown Patron Xtrem
Vibor A Black Mamba Radical 12K 3.0
Overall
79/100
83/100Best
Control
70
70
Power
82
85Best
Sweet spot
66Best
64
Maneuverability
69Best
68
Comfort
67Best
65
Specs
Black Crown Patron Xtrem
Vibor A Black Mamba Radical 12K 3.0
Shape
Hybrid
Hybrid
Balance
Even
Even
Weight
355–370 g
Core
EVA
Medium EVA
Face material
Carbon 18K
Carbon 12K
Level
Advanced
Advanced
Playing style
Power
Power
Black Crown Patron Xtrem

The Patron Xtrem is the sharpened 2025 Patron: a 360 g teardrop with an 18K face producing power 82 and a crisper report than the Gold's 12K. Control 70, comfort 67 and tolerance 66 hold the family's firm-but-fair line, and maneuverability 69 benefits from the lighter build. Value 74 carries a small premium for the face upgrade. Between Patrons the choice is texture: the Xtrem strikes crisper and swings lighter; the Gold feels denser and costs less. Both deliver the same essential promise: real pace from the boutique shelf without Piton-grade punishment.

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Vibor A Black Mamba Radical 12K 3.0

The Black Mamba Radical 12K 3.0 continues Vibor-A's most famous line with a 12K carbon layup over an EVA core, and the strike has that dense, immediate character the Mamba name trades on. Power 85 finishes points; the even-balanced hybrid head keeps things orderly enough for control 70 to remain usable. Comfort 65 and tolerance 64 hold the familiar strict terms, and weight documentation is incomplete for this build, so check the specimen. Value 66 reflects premium pricing on a mid-table card. For players drawn to the Mamba mythology, the racket delivers the promised bite; comparison shoppers will find friendlier numbers elsewhere.

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