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Racket comparison · 2026

Black Crown Crowniton 14 vs Black Crowniton Epic

Head-to-head on PRR scores, specs, and live prices — independently tested with the same methodology. Updated daily.

Best
Black Crown Crowniton 14
Black Crown

Crowniton 14

81
Black Crowniton Epic
Black Crown

Black Crowniton Epic

PRR verdict

Black Crown Crowniton 14 wins by 1 point

Black Crown Crowniton 14 scores 81/100 against 80/100 for the Black Crowniton Epic. Its biggest edge is sweet spot (+7). The Black Crowniton Epic answers back on power (+6).

Score breakdown
Crowniton 14
Black Crowniton Epic
Overall
81/100Best
80/100
Control
76Best
70
Power
77
83Best
Sweet spot
72Best
65
Maneuverability
74Best
68
Comfort
72Best
66
Specs
Crowniton 14
Black Crowniton Epic
Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Head-light
Weight
370 g
355–370 g
Core
Black EVA
Black EVA
Face material
Carbon 3K
Carbon 12K
Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
Playing style
Power
Power
Crowniton 14

The Crowniton 14 is an entry-level round racket that prioritizes forgiving handling over any standout performance characteristic, making it passable for absolute beginners still developing their swing mechanics. The head-light balance aids maneuverability and reduces fatigue, but the 370g weight combined with a basic EVA core delivers a flat, uninspiring feel with limited pop or feedback. At its price point it faces stiff competition from established beginner lines by Babolat, Head, and Nox, which offer better build quality and clearer progression pathways, making the value proposition weak unless purchased at a significant discount.

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Black Crowniton Epic

The Niton Epic 2025 is Black Crown's volume attacker: a Black EVA core under a 12K face producing power 83 with the boutique brand's characteristic dense, pleasing strike. Control 70 keeps the demands real, comfort 66 and tolerance 65 hold the firm-but-standard line, and maneuverability 68 wants some anticipation. Value 76 is honest. Positioned below the Piton line, the Niton offers most of the family's intent at friendlier money, which makes it the natural first Black Crown for improving attackers. The boutique path costs a little extra everywhere; here it costs least.

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