Wilson Blade V3 Padel vs Black Crown SPECIAL ELITE

The verdict

Choose the Blade V3 Padel if you want more comfort, the SPECIAL ELITE if you want more handling.

Blade V3 PadelHighest score
Pick this one for
  • Comfort+1.0
SPECIAL ELITE
Pick this one for
  • Handling+1.0

Better buy now: the Blade V3 Padel. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 1.00 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Blade V3 Padel to the SPECIAL ELITE: less comfort, more handling.

Controla bit less control7.06.5
Powera bit more power6.57.0
Comfortless comfort5.54.5
Handlingmore handling4.55.5
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness5.55.0

Blade V3 PadelSPECIAL ELITELine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
365 g
355 to 370 g
Balance
Even according to the brand, 267 mm
Even according to the brand
Face
Carbon and fiberglass
3K carbon
Core
EVA
Black EVA, Soft EVA
Thickness
38 mm
Not published
Frame
Carbon
100% carbon
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Shape
Teardrop
Teardrop
Surface
Rough
Rough

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Blade V3 Padel: 0. Of the SPECIAL ELITE: 0.

Or a third racket in between

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Sits between the two on paper: more handling than the Blade V3 Padel, more control than the SPECIAL ELITE.

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