Black Crown Hurricane 2022

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The Soft EVA core absorbs impact and pays off in long sessions of bandejas and repeated defence, where a firmer rubber ends up punishing the elbow. The round shape's large sweet spot forgives off-centre hits, which is very useful on quick volleys and wall exits when you have little time to set up. The rough surface and the 12K carbon reinforcement on the faces help the racket bite the ball, so the vibora and the sliced bandeja come off with extra spin. The medium balance gives good maneuverability, letting you react at the net and switch shots without the racket lagging, while the generous ball exit makes it easier to lift the ball off the wall.

Cons

• ✗Power is moderate: on the x3 smash and the flat smash you have to supply almost all the speed with your arm, because the soft core returns the ball without any extra punch. As a versatile racket rather than a specialist one, players who want pure attacking power or a very dry, stiff feel may find it too forgiving. The high ball exit, combined with the soft rubber, means you need to judge your lobs and defensive balls from the back of the court carefully: without control over the ball's length, it can sail long.

The Black Crown Hurricane 2022 is built around a carbon and fiberglass face reinforced with 12K carbon fabric, a 2TB frame and a Soft EVA core that cushions every impact. It is a round, medium-balance padel racket with a rough surface, aimed at intermediate players.

The idea is simple: deliver feel, a big margin for error and spin, and leave pure power to other types of racket.

Who Is the Black Crown Hurricane 2022 Best Suited To?

It suits intermediate players looking for a versatile, forgiving padel racket. The round shape, medium balance and large sweet spot favour consistency, while the soft EVA core protects your arm. If you need explosive power you will find it short on punch; if you are consolidating your bandeja and vibora, you will find it comfortable.

Black Crown Hurricane 2022 Specs at a Glance

12K Carbon and 2TB Frame: Where the Soft Feel Comes From

The face combines fiberglass with a 12K carbon reinforcement. The fiberglass brings flex and feel; the carbon fabric adds stability and stops the face from deforming on heavily loaded shots. The result is a carbon face that feels lively without being twitchy.

The 2TB frame is double tubular and contains 80% carbon. This construction stiffens the outline and helps it withstand knocks against the wall or the fence, and it keeps the racket stable when the ball arrives off-centre.

The rough surface completes the package: it grips the ball at contact and makes it easier to generate spin without having to speed up your arm.

Soft EVA Core: Elbow Insurance in Long Matches

The Soft EVA core defines the character of this Hurricane. A soft EVA core compresses more on impact, lengthens the contact with the ball and filters out much of the vibration before it reaches your wrist and elbow.

On court, that means a comfortable feel, much appreciated by anyone playing back-to-back matches or dealing with arm niggles. The trade-off is logical: a core like this does not return energy as explosively as a firm rubber, and power sits somewhere in the low-to-medium range.

How It Plays on Court: Bandeja, Vibora, Smash and Wall Exits

The round shape keeps the sweet spot close to the centre and makes it large, while the medium balance keeps the racket agile at the net. Shot by shot:

• **Bandeja and vibora:** this is where it fits best. The rough surface and soft rubber let you slice the ball with control and keep it low after it comes off the glass.
• **Volleys:** the good maneuverability lets you react quickly in tight exchanges and block with confidence.
• **Wall exits:** the generous ball exit helps you lift the ball out even with a short preparation.
• **X3 smash and flat smash:** the racket responds, but it does not push. The player has to supply the speed.
• **Defence and lob:** the feel is reliable, though you should judge the length carefully because the ball leaves the racket easily.

Where This Padel Racket Falls Short

The Hurricane 2022 is not a racket for finishing points off with a smash. With soft rubber and moderate power, attacking points are won through placement and spin, not speed.

There is also a nuance in how you manage the ball: the high ball exit can work against you on deep lobs or defence from the back of the court if you do not control the length. And anyone who prefers the dry, stiff feel of a harder racket may miss that direct feedback.

Who Should Choose the Black Crown Hurricane 2022?

The ideal player is an intermediate all-rounder: someone who mixes defence and attack, works on the bandeja and vibora, and values comfort over raw power. It works well on the right-hand side as a build-up racket, and on the left too if your style is consistent and placement-based.

As a verdict, this Black Crown offers a soft feel, a large sweet spot, easy spin and a maneuverability that simplifies play at the net. Its limits are clear: contained power and a ball exit that demands control. If your goal is to play comfortably, gain consistency and protect your arm, the Hurricane 2022 delivers coherently.