Black Crown Patron 2024

Pros

• ✓The rough 12K carbon face bites the ball on bandejas and viboras, producing a sliced finish that keeps the ball low off the back wall without losing depth. The medium-density PSM Eva core absorbs impact well on deep defensive shots and off the wall, keeping the response precise rather than giving an uncontrolled bounce. The medium balance and 355-370 g weight make it easy to volley and switch shots quickly at the net, without the arm strain of a head-heavy racket. It strikes a good split between power and control: you can accelerate an x3 smash and, from the same position, play a deep lob without changing your swing.

Cons

• ✗The sweet spot is on the small side: balls struck below the centre lose depth and drop short, which shows up on stretched defensive shots against the wall. Ball exit is measured, not explosive: on a flat smash or a slow-bouncing finishing shot you have to supply the pace with your arm, because the racket won't give it to you. The medium hardness and rough face demand a clean swing; for players with inconsistent technique, mistimed balls turn imprecise and the spin comes out excessive.

The Black Crown Patron 2024 combines a 12K carbon face, a medium-density PSM Eva core, a teardrop shape and a weight of 355-370 g. It is a versatile padel racket aimed at the advanced player who wants to hit with conviction without giving up the ability to place the ball exactly where they choose.

What Is the Black Crown Patron 2024 Like on Court?

Its defining trait is the balance of its attributes: control sits slightly ahead of power, and both are above what you would usually expect from a racket in this category. In practice, this is a padel racket that responds with precision when you set up the shot and doesn't force you to swing flat out to get depth.

The rough face is the other half of its identity. It has real bite, and you notice it on any shot where you are looking for spin.

Black Crown Patron 2024 Specs

12K Carbon and PSM Eva: Where the Feel Comes From

12K carbon is a stiff weave that transmits the energy of the shot without deforming much. That stiffness gives a crisp, direct response, and it is what lets an x3 smash leave the racket with real pace.

PSM Eva, a medium-density rubber, balances out that stiffness. It absorbs part of the impact, so the racket doesn't feel harsh or punish your arm on deep defensive shots, and it keeps a precise response rather than an uncontrolled bounce.

The combination explains why the racket feels more comfortable than its carbon face suggests: the hardness isn't extreme, but it isn't passive either.

Smash, Bandeja and Vibora: Shot by Shot

X3 smash and flat smash. There is pace on offer, but you have to generate it. The racket supports your arm; it doesn't replace it. Players with a solid smash technique will find a good ally, while anyone expecting the racket to do the work will feel it lacks drive.

Bandeja and vibora. This is where it shines. The rough face grips the ball and lets you slice it with ease, so the ball leaves with a spin that keeps it low off the back wall. The teardrop shape and medium balance add stability to the swing without feeling heavy.

Defence and wall exits. The medium core absorbs well, and the control helps you direct the lob or the off-the-wall return. The sweet spot is the limit: if the ball arrives below the centre, it loses depth and falls short.

Volleys. The restrained weight and medium balance let you react quickly at the net. It is an agile racket, without being so light that it feels hollow on the blocked volley.

Who Is the Black Crown Patron 2024 For?

It is designed for advanced players with an all-round style who alternate between attack and building the point. It asks for a clean technical swing to make the most of the rough face and the small sweet spot. If you play on the backhand or forehand side and want a single racket for the whole match, you will find it a coherent choice.

What Are Its Limitations?

• **Small sweet spot:** you need to strike close to the centre for a clean response.
• **Measured ball exit:** it doesn't hand out pace on a flat smash or on slow balls.
• **Demanding rough face:** if the shot comes off dirty, the spin can cost you precision.

These are not flaws that rule the racket out; they are the price of its control-oriented profile. A player with inconsistent technique or little time to prepare may prefer a racket with a more forgiving hitting zone.

Is the Black Crown Patron 2024 Worth It Compared with Other Options?

Within the Patron 2024 collection, this racket is the more accessible version, with 12K carbon. Anyone looking for more raw power at the expense of forgiveness will find a better fit in a racket with a more aggressive profile.

If your game is about building the point, varying heights and finishing when the opponent gives you the chance, the Black Crown Patron 2024 is a good tool: precise, with real bite, and a weight that doesn't punish your arm over the course of a match.