# Black Crown SPECIAL ELITE > Teardrop, 355 to 370 g, even balance. Above average for handling, below for comfort. Made for advanced players. Check if it suits your game. Score 7.1/10. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/black-crown/special-elite/ - Last updated: 2026-10-28 - Language: en - Site: padell.io (https://padell.io/) Shop links go through padell.io/go/ (affiliate links: padell.io may earn a commission, which never affects scores). Prices include shipping to the Netherlands unless stated otherwise, and change daily. --- [Rackets](https://padell.io/rackets/) · [Black Crown](https://padell.io/brands/black-crown/) · Special Elite - **Shape**: Teardrop - **Weight**: 355 to 370 g - **Balance**: Even - **Core**: Black EVA, Soft EVA Lowest price **€ 154.90** at Padel Nuestro · In stock · € 149.95 + € 4.95 shipping · Checked at 02:17 (2026-11-14) · 35% cheaper than usual Lowest in 27 days **€ 154.90** Today **€ 154.90** [Buy at Padel Nuestro](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.padelnuestro.com%2Fint%2Fblack-crown-special-elite) 1. [Lardesports · In stock · Free shipping · Checked at 03:45 (2026-11-14) **€ 178.57**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lardesports.com%2Ffr-de%2Fproducts%2Fraquette-de-padel-black-crown-special-elite) 2. [Extreme Padel · In stock · Free shipping · Checked at 02:26 (2026-11-14) **€ 239.90**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.extreme-padel.fr%2Fraquettes-de-padel-black-crown%2F22785-raquette-black-crown-special-elite.html) Prices include shipping to the country you choose. [How padell.io earns money](https://padell.io/how-we-earn-money/) The short answer An all-round racket: strong on smashes and volleys. 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 ## 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**: 7.0 around average● - **Comfort**: 4.5 below average▼ - **Handling**: 5.5 above average▲ - **Forgiveness**: 5.0 around average● - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below An all-round racket: strong on smashes and volleys. ## Specifications - **Shape**: Teardrop [Between control and power](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**: 3K carbon Soft carbon: more feel and easier ball exit - **Core**: Black EVA, Soft EVA Hard: control and power at speed, more vibration - **Surface**: Rough Rough: helps with spin - **Frame**: 100% carbon Not published by the brand: thickness, head size, handle Specs from padelnuestro.com · checked 13 October 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=Black%20Crown%20SPECIAL%20ELITE) ## Price history Today **€ 149.95** Lowest in 30 days **€ 149.95** vs 30-day average **-3%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. ## Similar rackets [Kuikma PR Hybrid Carbon Coki Nieto](https://padell.io/rackets/kuikma/pr-hybrid-carbon-coki-nieto/) · 7.5 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/kuikma-pr-hybrid-carbon-coki-nieto-vs-black-crown-special-elite/) [Babolat Air Veron 2.6](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/air-veron-2-6/) · 7.8 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/babolat-air-veron-2-6-vs-black-crown-special-elite/) [Wilson Blade V4 Padel](https://padell.io/rackets/wilson/blade-v4-padel/) · 7.9 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/wilson-blade-v4-padel-vs-black-crown-special-elite/) [Wilson Blade V3 Padel](https://padell.io/rackets/wilson/blade-v3-padel/) · 7.3 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/wilson-blade-v3-padel-vs-black-crown-special-elite/) [All rackets that play like the Black Crown SPECIAL ELITE →](https://padell.io/alternatives/black-crown/special-elite/) ## Questions before you buy **Is the SPECIAL ELITE worth the money right now?** Today's price is labelled "Fair price" 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. See all prices **What is the closest alternative?** The Kuikma PR Hybrid Carbon Coki Nieto plays most alike. Differences: comfort -1.5, handling -1.0. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/kuikma-pr-hybrid-carbon-coki-nieto-vs-black-crown-special-elite/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if your elbow or shoulder complains (comfort 4.5/10), or if you are still learning: it is not very forgiving (5.0/10). **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/)