“The Piton Epic is the 12K-faced mid-tier of Black Crown's attack line: power 83 with the denser report the face upgrade brings, control 70, and the family's standard firm terms (comfort 66, tolerance 65).”
80/100
PRR Score
Round
Shape
Black EVA
Core
Performance
Power, Control & Comfort Scores
Overall it sits in the top 40% of 1,000 rackets we’ve tested.
Power
Very High83
Control
High70
Maneuverability
Good68
Sweet Spot
Good65
Comfort
Good66
Value
High76
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PRR Score
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Inside the frame
Piton Epic Specs
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Face weaveCarbon 12K
Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.
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CoreBlack EVA
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeRound
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceCarbon 12K
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight355–370g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
Our verdict
The Piton Epic is the 12K-faced mid-tier of Black Crown's attack line: power 83 with the denser report the face upgrade brings, control 70, and the family's standard firm terms (comfort 66, tolerance 65). Weight documentation is incomplete, so check the specimen. Maneuverability 68 wants anticipation. Value 76 is honest. Against its own Energy sibling the differences are cosmetic-to-minor: same output, same terms, marginally different face specs between editions. The buying rule across this family: confirm which face the specimen carries, then buy whichever edition is discounted. The hitting is real in all of them.
The 12K face gives this real density on contact, and the Black EVA core keeps that response consistent through a full swing — a properly executed version of Black Crown's attacking formula at fair boutique pricing. It's a dependable pick within the family. Its siblings are nearly identical in character, so shop on price within the range, and comfort and tolerance both hold the firm line typical of this bracket. Weight isn't confirmed in our data — check it in hand.
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