Black Crown Gladius Force vs Black Crown GLADIUS

The verdict

On paper they play much the same, so price and feel decide.

Better buy now: the Gladius Force. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 4.95 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Gladius Force to the GLADIUS you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.

Controlabout the same6.56.5
Powerabout the same7.57.5
Comfortabout the same2.52.5
Handlingabout the same5.55.5
Forgivenessabout the same4.54.5

Gladius ForceGLADIUSLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
355 to 370 g
350 to 370 g
Core
Hard EVA
Black EVA, Medium EVA
Show all specs (4 the same)
Shape
Hybrid
Hybrid
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand
Face
Carbon 18K, Aluminium + Carbon
Carbon 18K, Aluminium + Carbon
Surface
Rough
Rough

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Gladius Force: 0. Of the GLADIUS: 0.

Or a third racket in between

BabolatAir Veron 2.6

Better where both are weak: comfort 5 against 2.5 and 2.5, and otherwise close to the two.

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