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Racket comparison · 2026

Black Crowniton 13 vs Black Crowniton Epic Energy

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

Black Crowniton 13
Black Crown

Black Crowniton 13

Black Crowniton Epic Energy
Black Crown

Black Crowniton Epic Energy

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PRR verdict

Too close to call on score alone

Both rackets score 80/100 in PRR testing, so the right pick comes down to feel and spec. Its biggest edge is sweet spot (+7). The Black Crowniton Epic Energy answers back on power (+7).

Score breakdown
Black Crowniton 13
Black Crowniton Epic Energy
Overall
80/100
80/100
Control
76Best
70
Power
76
83Best
Sweet spot
72Best
65
Maneuverability
74Best
68
Comfort
72Best
66
Specs
Black Crowniton 13
Black Crowniton Epic Energy
Shape
Round
Teardrop
Balance
Even
Even
Weight
370 g
Core
Black EVA
Black EVA
Face material
Carbon 3K
Carbon 3K
Level
Beginner
Professional
Playing style
Power
Power
Black Crowniton 13

The Niton 13 wears a beginner label on what is really an improver's card: an even-balanced 370 g EVA build scoring 76/76 across power and control, with comfort 72 and tolerance 72 keeping the learning curve gentle and maneuverability 74 staying prompt. Face documentation is incomplete. Value 77 is honest. As a first racket it is more frame than strictly necessary, which is precisely its appeal: a beginner who buys the Niton 13 will not need another racket at month six. For new players with commitment and a little athletic history, buying one step ahead like this is the economical path.

Black Crowniton Epic Energy

The Niton Epic Energy is the entry-line version of Black Crown's Epic recipe: a Black EVA core under a 3K face producing the same power 83 as its Piton-badged siblings, with identical terms (control 70, comfort 66, tolerance 65). Weight documentation is incomplete. Value 76 matches the family standard. The honest position: Black Crown's Epic-generation frames are one racket in several outfits, and the Niton badge is usually the cheapest outfit. For improving attackers drawn to the boutique strike, find the lowest-priced Epic in stock, confirm the face spec in hand, and buy that one.

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