Black Crown Gladius 2026 padel racket

Black Crown · 2026

Black Crown Gladius 2026 review

A teardrop padel racket for all-round players, with a medium-hard feel and a weight of 355–370 g. Controlled back-court transitions

TearMedium-Hard touch

Catalogue rating8.0/10

Power: 8.1
Control: 8.4
Manoeuvrability: 7.8

Editorial scores out of 10 from the catalogue source.

At a glance

Season: 2026
Shape: Tear
Weight: 355 - 370 gr
Touch: Medium-Hard
Core: Medium Black EVA
Faces: 18K Carbon
Frame: Carbon fiber

Strengths and tradeoffs

Strengths

Controlled back-court transitions
Stable flat volleys at net
Reliable *bandeja* and *víbora*

Tradeoffs

No free power on defense
Punishes late off-center contact
Demanding on sensitive arms

More from the catalogue review

Black Crown Gladius 2026 review: 18K Carbon teardrop racket with control-first behavior, solid output, and a medium-hard feel.

Rebound: 7.6/10

Sweet spot: 8.1/10

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