CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series vs CRBN 2X Power Series
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN 2X Power Series takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power90
- 80Control84
- 92Spin93
- 73Forgiveness78
- 74Sweet spot80
- 79Stability87
- 69Maneuverability70
- 89Pop88
- 76Touch80
- 80Consistency82
- 84Swing weight78
- 72Twist weight88
- 59Launch angle58
- 91Plow through90
- 64Softness62
CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series vs CRBN 2X Power Series specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series | CRBN 2X Power Series |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $199 — better | $220 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 79.9 | 84 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 124 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon fiber |
| Core material | Power polymer | Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges |
CRBN 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 2X Power Series verdict
CRBN's hybrid power build. The foam-filled perimeter pushes twist weight near the top of the field, so you get put-away power without the face twisting on off-center drives.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: CRBN 2X Power Series scores 88 against 72 for CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, softness, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series is $21 cheaper at $199.
Twist weight
CRBN 2X Power Series leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Stability
CRBN 2X Power Series leads by 8 points (87 vs 79).
Sweet spot
CRBN 2X Power Series leads by 6 points (80 vs 74).
Swing weight
CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
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 2X Power Series
CRBN 2X Power Series is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 88 vs 72, sweet spot 80 vs 74, stability 87 vs 79. Twist weight 6.9 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
CRBN 2X Power Series
CRBN 2X Power Series is a narrow pick at this level — control 84 vs 80, forgiveness 78 vs 73, touch 80 vs 76. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Forgiveness
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.4 vs 85.7 on the weighted index). Take CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series and keep the $21.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN 2X Power Series
CRBN 2X Power Series is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 88 vs 72, forgiveness 78 vs 73. Its 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series
Take CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series if you want swing weight (+6). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series review →CRBN 2X Power Series
Take CRBN 2X Power Series if you want twist weight (+16), stability (+8), sweet spot (+6). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 2X Power Series review →CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series vs CRBN 2X Power Series FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series or the CRBN 2X Power Series?
- CRBN 2X Power Series carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (84 vs 79.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — CRBN 2X Power Series leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 2X Power Series, at 118 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for CRBN 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 CRBN-1X Power Series or the CRBN 2X Power Series?
- CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series measures 90 on power against 90 for CRBN 2X Power Series. That comes from a 14 mm Power polymer core swinging at 124 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN 2X Power Series at 84 versus 80. Its 14 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 2X Power Series scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon fiber face, against 92 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN 2X Power Series, with 6.9 twist weight against 6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN 2X Power Series carries the higher forgiveness score (78) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series costs $199, $21 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 CRBN-1X Power Series: 14 mm Power polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face. CRBN 2X Power Series: 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges core with a Raw T700 carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN 2X Power Series is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 78 and sweet spot 80 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN 2X Power Series at 8.3 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series to the CRBN 2X Power Series?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN 2X Power Series leads on twist weight by 16 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $199 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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