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Black Crown Piton 13 Review (2026)

Black Crown Piton 13

Review updated July 2026

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The Piton 13 is Black Crown's current balanced flagship: a 370 g EVA build with a 3K face scoring a dead-even 76/76 power-control split, with comfort 72 and tolerance 72 continuing the even-handedness and maneuverability 74 keeping it punctual.

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Black Crown Piton 13 padel racket — diamond shape
80/100
PRR Score
Diamond
Shape
EVA
Core
Performance

Power, Control & Comfort Scores

Overall it sits in the top 39% of 1,000 rackets we've tested.

Power
High76
Control
High76
Maneuverability
High74
Sweet Spot
High72
Comfort
High72
Value
High78
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Inside the frame

Piton 13 Specs

Face weaveCarbon 3K

Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.

CoreEVA

Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.

ShapeDiamond

Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.

SurfaceCarbon 3K

The texture of the outer face.

Weight355–370g

Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).

LevelAdvanced

Target player level for this racket.

Balance point265 mm

Measured from the handle butt — higher = more head-heavy.

Our verdict

The Piton 13 is Black Crown's current balanced flagship: a 370 g EVA build with a 3K face scoring a dead-even 76/76 power-control split, with comfort 72 and tolerance 72 continuing the even-handedness and maneuverability 74 keeping it punctual. The strike carries the house's pleasing density. Value 78 is honest for boutique construction. This is the Piton for complete games: it attacks when asked, absorbs when needed, and never embarrasses you either way. Advanced all-courters drawn to the boutique path will find it the most sensible door in. The Attack versions serve the specialists.

We loved
  • Dead-even 76/76 split for complete games
  • Civil terms throughout (72/72)
  • Value 78 for boutique build quality
  • The sensible door into Black Crown
Worth knowing
  • No extreme talents for specialists
  • Boutique availability varies by region
  • The Piton Attack hits much harder if needed
How it compares
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Price history
Price history
129.95current best
€129.95
Current
€122.95
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€151
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€183.95
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Full specification
AttackerStandard
ShapeDiamond
Face weaveCarbon 3K
CoreEVA
Balance265mm
Weight355–370g
LevelAdvanced
Playing styleAll-court
Year2025
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The PRR takePRR Team

The sensible door into Black Crown

A proper all-court frame: it attacks when asked, defends without drama, and the boutique build quality feels worth the money. No extreme talents — if you want outright violence, the Piton Attack is the harder-hitting sibling — but for complete games that build points from both ends, this is the version we'd point people at. Availability varies by region, so grab one when you see it.

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