Black Crown Patron Kore vs Black Crown GLADIUS

The verdict

Choose the Patron Kore if you want more comfort, the GLADIUS if you want more power.

Patron KoreHighest score
Pick this one for
  • Comfort+2.0
GLADIUS
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.0

Better buy now: the GLADIUS. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 20.00 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Patron Kore to the GLADIUS: less comfort, more power.

Controla bit less control7.06.5
Powermore power6.57.5
Comfortless comfort4.52.5
Handlingabout the same5.55.5
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness5.04.5

Patron KoreGLADIUSLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
355 to 370 g
350 to 370 g
Face
24K carbon
Carbon 18K, Aluminium + Carbon
Core
EVA 3xply
Black EVA, Medium EVA
Frame
100% carbon frame with Aero Carbon technology
Not published
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Shape
Hybrid
Hybrid
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand
Surface
Rough
Rough

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Patron Kore: 0. Of the GLADIUS: 0.

Or a third racket in between

HeadSpeed One 2025

Better where both are weak: comfort 6.5 against 4.5 and 2.5, and otherwise close to the two.

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