Black Crown Piton White Soft 2025

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The dual-density 3XPlay EVA rubber soaks up impact on slow balls and snaps back firm when the pace picks up, so you can flip from defence to attack without changing your swing.

Cons

• ✗The control-first setup leaves the smash a step behind pure power rackets with harder cores.

Black Crown Piton White Soft 2025 review: trading power for comfort

The Black Crown Piton White Soft 2025 isn't a ground-up new racket — it's the comfort-focused reinterpretation of a model the brand had already nailed down. It keeps the round shape of the original Piton but swaps in a softer face and calms down the core so your arm doesn't take a beating over a long match.

The headline change is the face. It's built in 3K Aluminium, a flexible construction designed to soften impact on contact. The racket also packs Low Density Piton Glass fibre into the layup. That extra give is what pushes this racket toward control: the face flexes a touch more on contact, holds the ball a fraction longer, and makes precision shots easier to place.

3XPlay EVA core: a feel that shifts with your swing speed

The 3XPlay EVA core is a dual-density rubber built to give touch on slow shots and snap back firmer as the pace rises. In practice that means two distinct behaviours depending on ball speed. On slow shots — lobs, wall returns, drop shots — the rubber cushions and gives you feel. When the ball comes in hot, the response tightens up, so the racket doesn't fall flat in fast exchanges.

That combination is exactly why this racket leans control, with power taking a back seat: it's not a pure defensive racket, but it doesn't go toe-to-toe with hard-core rackets built for smashing down the line without twisting your wrist either.

From backcourt defence to high volleys at net

On defence, the low balance and the generous sweet spot that comes with the round head help you return awkward balls without needing to catch them dead centre. It's a setup that's forgiving on wall returns and on defensive lobs hit with a tired arm.

At net, the 38mm frame with 2TB Air technology brings the structural stiffness needed so volleys don't feel mushy, even with a face this flexible compared to a pure carbon layup. The racket holds its line on blocks, though it doesn't add the extra inertia a head-heavy balance gives you for finishing points on head weight alone.

On attacking shots, the sandy 5D ExtraSpin texture is what sets it apart from a smooth surface: it grips the ball more on bandejas and cut viboras, adding spin without altering the ball exit. On the flat smash, though, the control bias shows — there are hard-core rackets out there that hand you more raw pace on that specific shot.

Black Crown Piton White Soft 2025: specs

• Shape: Round
• Weight: 355-370 g
• Balance: Low
• Face: 3K Aluminium
• Reinforcement: Low Density Piton Glass fibre
• Core: 3XPlay EVA (dual density)
• Frame: 38mm, 2TB Air technology
• Finish: Sandy texture, 5D ExtraSpin
• Level: Advanced
• Playstyle: Control

Who should actually buy the Piton White Soft?

It performs best in the hands of advanced players who prioritise ball placement over raw pace, and who appreciate not having to grind their arm down over long matches thanks to the dual-density core. It also suits pairs where one player sits back in defence and needs a low balance to stay manoeuvrable at net.

It's not the best pick if you want to close out points with one clean smash: the control bias and the lack of a true hard core cap your exit speed on that shot compared with head-heavy power rackets.

Verdict

The Black Crown Piton White Soft 2025 is a control racket with a 3XPlay EVA core that softens the hit without going soft in fast exchanges. Its biggest strength is the balance between comfort and precision the 3K Aluminium face delivers; its biggest drawback is limited smash power next to hard-core rackets. It's a great fit for an advanced player who builds the point before finishing it, not for someone who wins points on the smash alone.

How does the Piton White Soft differ from the Black Crown Piton White?

The Piton White Soft shares its shape and finish with the Black Crown Piton White, but adds a 3XPlay EVA core built for comfort and soft touch on slow shots. If you're after a different feel off the face, check out the Black Crown Piton White spec sheet.

Does the 5D ExtraSpin texture wear off with use?

Like any textured finish, the grain wears down with hours on court and constant contact with the ball, so the extra bite on bandejas and viboras is most noticeable when the racket is new. It doesn't affect the frame structure or the core — only how much spin you can generate on cut shots.