New pala test for Stéphane Penso. Place aujou'dhui at the Black Crown Peak Nakano 3k, pala of the Spanish player Marta Marrero.

Let's look at the Black Crown Peak Nakano 3k. This series is at the origin of the success of the rackets of the line of the same name, chosen by the former world number 1 Marta Marrero.It is a light, manoeuvrable and quite powerful racket, which is suitable for a majority of players, men and women combined.

First contact

The grip of this racket is quick and easy and it is also its great strength. The round shape and fiberglass surface give it maximum ball output and forgiveness.

In its structure we have a double tubular frame with a composition of 80% carbon, which offers resistance and consistency to the strike.

Inside we find soft Eva15 rubber covered with 2 layers of fiberglass and a layer of 3k carbon fiber to stiffen everything. The combination of these materials manages to create a soft / mid touch racquet to have good sensations in attack, and the soft Eva15 rubber will help us in defense, obtaining a good touch and excellent ball output.

An important aspect that we find in the palas chosen by Marta Marrero is the rather long grip which facilitates the two-handed backhand, so characteristic of tennis players.

Regarding cosmetics, it reminds me of a galaxy, with a midnight blue tone, which is not at all common for a racquet. padel. The weight is still quite substantial (367 grams), the faces are smooth and the strap very simple.

On track

In any gaming compartment, this pala is a real treat. The handling is exceptional, the comfort is exemplary and the power awaits you.

In defense and baseline, the Eva soft 15 core will provide touch and the round shape more control. The maneuverability of this pala gives it very interesting characteristics and it will get you out of complex situations.

On the fly it is a real toy that you will have in your hands. The maneuverability of this pala will take you one step further when it comes to attacking the balls a little more violently than usual.

Regarding the smashes, the 3k carbon mix will bring more punch and the fiberglass, additional liveliness. Even if it was designed by / for Marta Marrero, an aggressive left-wing player, this pala will lack a knock (for the common people) when it comes to attacking par 3. It is on this point that it will fish the most, especially if you are a person who seeks the knockout at every opportunity. The smashes will lack virulence and bite, but the added convenience this pala provides will allow you to hit the balls with more dynamism and peace of mind.

On the other hand, the players will have at their disposal a pala perfectly calibrated for their morphology, since the raw power is not the key word for the great majority of the competitors.

En conclusion

It is a docile and tolerant racket with which I had a lot of pleasure to play, the outrageous punto dulce and obvious accessibility, which I would offer to patient and precise right-wing players, and of all levels. Easy to play and obedient are the first words that come to mind.

Violent and intractable aficionados will not go for this line of rackets, and that's a shame, because the well-being that this pala provides is completely energizing and will give you confidence and relaxation, even if you want to play very aggressive.

Common sense would therefore be to buy a racquet with which we feel good, instead of acquiring that of our idols. Never forget that you are not those over-trained WPT players that you see at work on YouTube (most of their rackets have nothing to do with commercial ones…).

Instead of wanting to imitate their prowess because such a plays with such a model, and limit themselves to wanting to buy it in a mimetic hope, rather listen to your arm and that feeling of serenity that you will get with palas that you will surely never have. used before reading this article, and which ultimately would suit your playing style, your arm and your subjectivity much better!

Unfortunately, the feeling of enjoyment with a racquet is a secondary characteristic, whereas at the level of a majority of players it should be paramount.

Price: € 170

Thanks to French Padel Shop for the loan of this pala.

Stéphane Penso

Fan of padel, Stéphane has become the official tester of the planet padel in Europe. Everything goes through his expert hands. Thanks to his extensive experience in the snowshoeing world, he is able to scan your gear from head to toe!

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