Racket comparison

Black Crown Piton 13 2025 vs Black Crown Special Max 2026

The Black Crown Piton 13 2025 scores higher for manoeuvrability; the Black Crown Special Max 2026 for power.

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Black Crown Piton 13 2025

Black Crown

Season: 2025; 2026
Shape: Round; Tear
Weight: 355 - 370 gr; 355 - 370 gr
Touch: Medium; Medium
Core: Black EVA SC; Medium Black EVA
Faces: 3K carbon; 18K Aluminum
Frame: Carbon fiber; Carbon fiber
Catalogue rating: 8.3/10; 8.5/10
Power: 7.6/10; 9.0/10
Control: 8.6/10; 8.6/10
Manoeuvrability: 8.5/10; 7.9/10
Rebound: 8.3/10; 8.6/10
Sweet spot: 8.7/10; 8.6/10
Strengths: No strengths recorded yet.; Heavy smash power
Firm, punchy net volleys
Generous sweet spot
Tradeoffs: No tradeoffs recorded yet.; Defensive blocks need preparation
Not especially quick handling
Firmer touch on delicate shots

Scores are editorial catalogue ratings out of 10 from the source reviews, not customer reviews. Prices and stock haven’t been checked.

Choose the Black Crown Piton 13 2025 if you value manoeuvrability: its catalogue scores are higher (manoeuvrability 8.5 vs 7.9).
Choose the Black Crown Special Max 2026 if you value power: its catalogue scores are higher (power 9.0 vs 7.6).
The Black Crown Piton 13 2025 has a round head, which usually keeps the balance low for control and a forgiving sweet spot; the Black Crown Special Max 2026 has a teardrop head, which usually balances power and control.