Stiga 18K X Hard Cybershape Adam Axelsson Edition vs Black Crown Gladius Force

The verdict

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

Neither is sold to Netherlands by the shops on padell.io.

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How they play

From the 18K X Hard Cybershape Adam Axelsson Edition to the Gladius Force 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

18K X Hard Cybershape Adam Axelsson EditionGladius ForceLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
360 g
355 to 370 g
Face
18K X Hard Carbon Duplex
Carbon 18K, Aluminium + Carbon
Core
Performance Foam
Hard EVA
Surface
Not published
Rough
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Shape
Hybrid
Hybrid
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the 18K X Hard Cybershape Adam Axelsson Edition: 0. Of the Gladius Force: 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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