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Racket comparison · 2026

Black Crowniton 13 vs Black Crowniton Epic

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
Black Crown

Black Crowniton Epic

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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 answers back on power (+7).

Score breakdown
Black Crowniton 13
Black Crowniton Epic
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
Shape
Round
Teardrop
Balance
Even
Head-heavy
Weight
370 g
355–370 g
Core
Black EVA
Black EVA
Face material
Carbon 3K
Carbon 12K
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

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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