Black Crown
Piton Epic
The Black Crown Piton Epic 2025 combines 12K carbon with a hard Black EVA SC core in a teardrop-shaped face. On paper, a powerful racket that appears demanding.
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Explosive • Control focused • Stable
The Black Crown Piton Epic 2025 has a teardrop-shaped face with 12K carbon and a hard Black EVA SC core. The available specifications and a limited initial source suggest a power-focused racket, with a weight range of 355 to 370 grams and medium balance. This is explicitly a cautious first impression; a full review with extensive playing accounts will follow later.
The Black Crown Piton Epic 2025 has a teardrop-shaped face and medium balance. Its weight is between 355 and 370 grams, in the average to heavier range. The face uses 12K carbon, a material combining stiffness with good ball feel. The core contains Black EVA SC, a harder version that offers less ball output than soft foams. The frame is made from carbon fiber. Together, these materials form a construction that offers little give on paper: players seeking power must mainly generate it themselves.
What you will notice as a player
The racket helps in defense: a calm swing sends balls off the glass deep again.
A balanced racket that responds predictably in most situations.
No pronounced weakness, but no single shot where the racket particularly stands out either.
Which shots are affected most?
| Situation | What will you notice? |
|---|---|
| Defense | Plenty of help: the low balance and generous sweet spot return balls off the glass calmly and deep. |
| Volley | Comfortable and stable; aiming is easy and you keep the ball low. |
| Bandeja | Easy to control: the ball stays reasonably low and predictable. |
| Vibora | Enough bite for a quick brushing shot with some acceleration of your own. |
| Smash | Enough power, but you still need to put considerable effort into the swing. |
| Block | Stable: the racket is ready in time and returns the ball with control. |
| Off-center ball | Reasonably forgiving: outside the sweet spot you lose some speed, while accuracy is largely maintained. |
This racket suits a broad range of players.
Well suited to
This racket suits a broad range of players and needs.
This racket is likely to suit you if you…
want more power and strength in your smash
You will probably appreciate this racket if you…
- •want to finish points with power from the back of the court;
- •want a racket that helps in defense;
- •want a balanced racket that handles every shot;
You may run into limitations if you…
- •want a pronounced specialist rather than an all-round racket;
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Indicatieve marktprijs
€195 ·