# Black Crown Gladius Force

> Hybrid, 355 to 370 g, even balance. Above average for power and handling, below for comfort and forgiveness. Check if it suits your game. Score 7.1/10.

- URL: https://padell.io/rackets/black-crown/gladius-force/
- Last updated: 2026-11-14
- Language: en
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[Rackets](https://padell.io/rackets/) · [Black Crown](https://padell.io/brands/black-crown/) · Gladius Force

- **Shape**: Hybrid
- **Weight**: 355 to 370 g
- **Balance**: Even
- **Core**: Hard EVA

Lowest price

**€ 119.95** at Pádel Ibérico · Stock unknown · Free shipping · Checked at 05:22 (2026-11-14)

Lowest in 27 days **€ 117.97** Today **€ 119.95** [Buy at Pádel Ibérico](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.padeliberico.es%2Fen%2Fblack-crown-gladius-force-2026.html)

1. [Padel Nuestro · In stock · + € 4.95 shipping · Checked at 02:16 (2026-11-14) **€ 124.90**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.padelnuestro.com%2Fint%2Fblack-crown-gladius-force)

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The short answer

An all-round racket: strong on smashes and volleys. Firm, can be tough on the arm. Made for advanced players.

Worked out from the published specs. No editorial review yet.

Strong at

- Strong on smashes and volleys

Less strong at

- Firm, can be tough on the arm
- Punishes off-centre hits

## How it plays

7.1

**padell.io score 7.1** Play 7.5 (60%) and reviews 6.6 (40%). No independent reviews found yet, so that part starts low. [How the score works](https://padell.io/how-we-score/)

- **Control**: 6.5 around average●
- **Power**: 7.5 above average▲
- **Comfort**: 2.5 below average▼
- **Handling**: 5.5 above average▲
- **Forgiveness**: 4.5 below average▼
- **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below

An all-round racket: strong on smashes and volleys. Firm, can be tough on the arm.

## Specifications

- **Shape**: Hybrid [Between the classic shapes, the balance says more](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/)
- **Weight**: 355 to 370 g Average: not tiring, stable enough
- **Balance**: Even according to the brand Even: quick at the net, enough in the smash
- **Face**: Carbon 18K, Aluminium + Carbon Stiff: precise and powerful at speed, less damping
- **Core**: Hard EVA Hard: control and power at speed, more vibration
- **Surface**: Rough Rough: helps with spin

Not published by the brand: thickness, head size, handle, frame

Specs from padelnuestro.com · checked 13 October 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=Black%20Crown%20Gladius%20Force)

## Price history

Today **€ 119.95** Lowest in 30 days **€ 117.97** vs 30-day average **0%**

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## Questions before you buy

**Is the Gladius Force worth the money right now?**

Today's price is labelled "Good value" compared with the rackets that play most alike. Which shops deliver, and what shipping costs, depends on your country. The price comparison shows it for yours.

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**What is the closest alternative?**

The Siux Electra ST3 Stupa Pro plays most alike. Differences: handling -1.0. Today: € 114.90.

[Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/siux-electra-st3-stupa-pro-vs-black-crown-gladius-force/)

**Who should not buy it?**

Skip it if your elbow or shoulder complains (comfort 2.5/10), or if you are still learning: it is not very forgiving (4.5/10).

**How heavy is it really?**

The brand gives 355 to 370 g. That counts as medium. Each racket can differ within that range.

[Why a range? →](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/)