CRBN-1X Power Series vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the CRBN-1X Power Series, which costs $199.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
84 vs 80
Forgiveness
88 vs 73
Hand speed
117 vs 124 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$199 at IQ 79.9 vs $230 at IQ 85.9
Overall pick: CRBN 1X TruFoam Power · $230 · IQ 85.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power90
- 80Control84
- 92Spin90
- 73Forgiveness88
- 74Sweet spot90
- 79Stability88
- 69Maneuverability70
- 89Pop88
- 76Touch78
- 80Consistency86
- 84Swing weight80
- 72Twist weight88
- 59Launch angle56
- 91Plow through88
- 64Softness74
CRBN-1X Power Series vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN-1X Power Series | CRBN 1X TruFoam Power |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $199 — better | $230 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 79.9 | 85.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 124 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Power polymer | TruFoam single-piece core |
CRBN-1X Power Series verdict
CRBN's spin formula bolted to a thin, hot core. Serves and drives leave the face quickly, and the paddle asks a lot of your reset technique in return.
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power verdict
CRBN put its foam core in the widebody 1X shape. Twist weight 88 and sweet spot 90 make it the most stable power paddle in the database on off-center contact.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is sweet spot: CRBN 1X TruFoam Power scores 90 against 74 for CRBN-1X Power Series — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, plow through, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN-1X Power Series is $31 cheaper at $199.
Sweet spot
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 16 points (90 vs 74).
Twist weight
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Forgiveness
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 15 points (88 vs 73).
Softness
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 10 points (74 vs 64).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is the clearer pick at this level — sweet spot 90 vs 74, forgiveness 88 vs 73, twist weight 88 vs 72. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 73, control 84 vs 80, consistency 86 vs 80. At 117 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Control
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.4 vs 84.4 on the weighted index). Take CRBN-1X Power Series and keep the $31.
- Control
- Touch
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is the clearer pick at this level — softness 74 vs 64, forgiveness 88 vs 73, twist weight 88 vs 72. Its 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
CRBN-1X Power Series
Take CRBN-1X Power Series if you want swing weight (+4). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN-1X Power Series review →CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power if you want sweet spot (+16), twist weight (+16), forgiveness (+15). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power review →CRBN-1X Power Series vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN-1X Power Series or the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.9 vs 79.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — sweet spot — CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for CRBN-1X Power Series. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN-1X Power Series or the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power at 84 versus 80. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- CRBN-1X Power Series scores 92 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 73). Its 7.2 twist weight against 6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN-1X Power Series costs $199, $31 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- CRBN-1X Power Series: 14 mm Power polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power: 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN-1X Power Series, at 5.5 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which CRBN-1X Power Series avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN-1X Power Series rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power at 8.3 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN-1X Power Series to the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads on sweet spot by 16 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $199 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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