THE PITON, AND A ROUND-SHAPED CATALOGUE
Black Crown padel rackets,
matched to your game
Black Crown built its reputation on the Piton, a control frame that has run through many generations. The catalogue is one of the most round-shaped in padel, which makes it a strong option for right-side players and anyone protecting an arm.
- 44 models
- 32 from 2023 on
- €130 to €350
- 1 sponsored pros
THE RANGE
The Black Crown lines,
and what each is for
Black Crown has 44 models in the catalogue. Almost all of them belong to one of these families, so knowing the families is most of the work.
| Line | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Piton | The signature line and the bulk of the catalogue. Round, controlled, forgiving. |
| Hurricane | Power-leaning frames for attacking players. |
| Special | Premium builds at the top of the range. |
| Gladius | Higher-balance frames aimed at finishing points. |
CURRENT MODELS
Black Crown rackets
compared on specs
The most recent Black Crown models, newest first. Power, control and sweet spot are rated out of 10, and the name under a model is the professional who plays with it.
| Model | Shape | Feel | Weight | Power | Control | Sweet spot | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Crown Special Max 2026 | Tear | Medium | 355-370g | 9 | 8.6 | 8.6 | €320 |
| Black Crown Piton 14 2026 | Round | Medium | 355-370g | 7.6 | 8.4 | 8.5 | €230 |
| Black Crown Piton White 2026 | Round | Medium | 355-370g | 8 | 8.4 | 8.6 | €200 |
| Black Crown Piton White Soft 2026 | Round | Medium-Soft | 355-370g | 7.1 | 8.6 | 8.4 | €180 |
| Black Crown Special Elite 2026 | Tear | Medium | 355-370g | 8.1 | 8 | 8.3 | €280 |
| Black Crown Patron Kore 2026 | Diamond | Medium | 355-370g | 8.6 | 7.9 | 8 | €260 |
| Black Crown Gladius 2026 | Tear | Medium-Hard | 355-370g | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.1 | €200 |
| Black Crown Gladius Force 2026 | Tear | Medium | 355-370g | 7.5 | 8.7 | 7.9 | €200 |
| Black Crown Hurricane Pro 3.0 2025Marta Marrero | Round | Medium | 355-370g | 8.5 | 8.5 | 9.1 | €260 |
| Black Crown Hurricane 3.0 2025Marta Marrero | Round | Medium-Soft | 355-370g | 8.2 | 7.6 | 8.9 | €210 |
| Black Crown Piton 13 2025 | Round | Medium | 355-370g | 7.6 | 8.6 | 8.7 | €230 |
| Black Crown Piton Epic 2025 | Tear | Medium-Hard | 355-370g | 9.5 | 8.9 | 8 | €320 |
Power, control and sweet spot are rated out of 10. Weight is the manufacturer's stated range. Prices are the recommended retail in euros and vary by retailer and season.
BY SHAPE
Which shape
do you need?
Round: Black Crown Piton 14 2026
Black Crown has 25 round models. This shape suits the right side, players who build points, anyone still developing their timing, and anyone protecting an arm. Our current pick from the range is the Black Crown Piton 14 2026, at around €230.
Teardrop: Black Crown Special Max 2026
Black Crown has 16 teardrop models. This shape suits the largest number of club players, because it gives some power without shrinking the sweet spot. Our current pick from the range is the Black Crown Special Max 2026, at around €320.
Diamond: Black Crown Patron Kore 2026
Black Crown has 3 diamond models. This shape suits advanced attacking players who finish points with the smash and hit the middle of the strings consistently. Our current pick from the range is the Black Crown Patron Kore 2026, at around €260.
HOW TO CHOOSE
Buying a Black Crown
without buying the wrong one
Brand is the last thing that should decide a padel racket, and the first thing most people decide. Once you are inside a range, three specs settle the question.
Shape decides forgiveness
Round puts the sweet spot in the middle of the face where you actually hit the ball. Diamond moves it up towards the tip, which buys power and costs you every off-centre shot. Teardrop sits between the two and is the right answer for most club players. Black Crown covers round, teardrop, diamond, so you do not need to leave the brand to change shape.
Core decides comfort
Soft cores hold the ball longer, forgive a slow swing and transmit less shock to the elbow. Hard EVA cores are more powerful and more precise but punish poor timing. If you have ever had tennis elbow, this single spec matters more than shape, weight and brand combined.
Your side matters more than your level
The left side finishes points and usually wants a higher balance. The right side builds points and covers the middle, so it usually wants a larger sweet spot. Two players of the same level on opposite sides should not buy the same racket.
Then let the data narrow it
The ratings in the table above are the fastest filter: if you want control, read down the control column and ignore the badge. Our racket finder does this across all 1,418 rackets in seven questions, and if you have run a match analysis it uses your real technique scores instead of your own estimate of your level.
FAQ
Questions about
Black Crown rackets
Is the Black Crown Piton good for beginners?
It is one of the better premium options for a developing player, because the round shape puts a large sweet spot in the centre of the face. There are cheaper ways to get the same shape, but the Piton is a racket you will not outgrow quickly.
What is the Black Crown Piton known for?
Control and forgiveness. It has been a reference round-shaped frame for years, and successive generations have kept the same character rather than chasing power.
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