Black Crown Piton Premium 20248.7

Conclusion

The Piton Premium 2024 suits intermediate to advanced players who build points with control. Its round head and even balance keep it stable in defence and quick at the net, but power on smashes has to come from your own technique. Players who want easy power from a head-heavy frame should look elsewhere.

Power8.8/10
Control9.3/10
Defense8.2/10
Offense8.4/10
Maneuverability8.4/10

Padel Racket Review - Black Crown Piton Premium 2024

Black Crown · 2024

Reviewed & Researched by Christoph Herrmann

Christoph Herrmann

Left-handed right-side player with an attacking, finishing game

Always overperforms in the warm-up, always underperforms in the match. Such is life.

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The Black Crown Piton Premium 2024 is a round racket with a medium weight of 356 to 370 grams and an even balance. The frame is 2TB Carbon, the face is 3K carbon fibre and the core is Power Soft Memory EVA. A rough SandSpin texture covers the surface. The touch is medium-hard, and the round shape gives it a large sweet spot. It sits in the mid-range, at roughly €154 to €225.

Black Crown built it for technical players. Control is its main quality, but it keeps enough punch to attack when the point opens up.

How it plays..

Our take: Christoph's summary

The Piton Premium 2024 is a control racket first. The round head and even balance keep it steady, and the medium-hard feel gives clear feedback on every contact. Right-side players who like to finish points should know that smash power depends on a full, clean swing, because the frame puts little extra weight behind the ball.

Defense

In defence

Defence is where this racket plays best. The soft EVA core keeps the ball under control when you are under pressure. On defensive lobs and in long rallies, the even balance keeps the racket stable. The frame also has enough flex to absorb a hard incoming ball without feeling unstable.

Attack

In attack

The Piton Premium is not a pure power racket. With good technique it still has real punch on attacking shots. The 3K carbon face gives a firm response when you hit hard, and the rough surface helps you put spin on angled attacks.

Netplay

At the net

Maneuverability is the racket's strength at the net. Thanks to the even balance, quick exchanges and reaction volleys feel controlled. On touch shots the medium-hard feel gives clear feedback, and the frame stays firm enough to put a volley away when the chance comes.

Our Advice for New Players

For beginners

The medium-hard feel and the control-first character ask for technique that most beginners do not have yet. With that and the price in mind, it makes sense to wait until your technique develops. If you are committed to fast progress, the large sweet spot does give some forgiveness while you learn.

Our Advice for Intermediate Players

For intermediate players

Intermediate players get a lot out of it as their game grows. The balanced character supports every part of the game, and the firm feedback helps you refine your shots. It fits players who work on control and precision.

Competitive level

For advanced players

Advanced players will value the precise feedback of the medium-hard feel. The racket suits players who put control first but still want to add power when a point allows it.

Research & References

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Written by Padelguru from the expert reviews listed above, with Christoph Herrmann's playing profile as an editorial lens. Not play-tested.

Pros & Cons

Strengths

  • Excellent control and precision
  • Large, forgiving sweet spot
  • Stable in defence and on lobs
  • Quick and responsive at the net
  • Rough surface helps with spin

Considerations

  • Limited free power on flat smashes
  • Medium-hard feel demands clean technique
  • A big spend for casual players

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Perfect For

Recommended for

Intermediate to advanced players on either side who play a control-first game and want a medium-hard round racket with a forgiving sweet spot.

Skill level

Advanced, Intermediate, High Intermediate

Court position

Both sides

Play style

Control, Balanced, Defensive, Counter-attacking, Tactical, All-court

Best at: Control (9.3/10)

Average: 8.6/10

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a round racket with a medium weight of 356 to 370 grams and an even balance.

Full Specs

Shape

Round

Weight

Medium (356–370g)

Balance

Balanced (Even)

Touch

Medium Hard

Core

Soft

Surface

Hard

Texture

Rough

Year

2024

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