CRBN-1X Power Series vs Gearbox Pro Power Elongated
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN-1X Power Series takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN-1X Power Series wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated, which costs $200.
Power
94 vs 90
Spin
92 vs 79
Control
80 vs 74
Forgiveness
73 vs 66
Hand speed
Too close to call
124 vs 126 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$199 at IQ 79.9 vs $200 at IQ 76.6
Overall pick: CRBN-1X Power Series · $199 · IQ 79.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power94
- 80Control74
- 92Spin79
- 73Forgiveness66
- 74Sweet spot68
- 79Stability84
- 69Maneuverability64
- 89Pop95
- 76Touch68
- 80Consistency76
- 84Swing weight86
- 72Twist weight76
- 59Launch angle50
- 91Plow through93
- 64Softness44
CRBN-1X Power Series vs Gearbox Pro Power Elongated specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN-1X Power Series | Gearbox Pro Power Elongated |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $199 — better | $200 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 79.9 — better | 76.6 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 124 | 126 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6 | 6.3 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.6 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Solid-span carbon |
| Core material | Power polymer | Coreless carbon |
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.
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated verdict
The coreless construction produces the hardest, most direct feel in the database. It is a specialist's tool, not a general recommendation.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN-1X Power Series scores 64 against 44 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated — a 20-point gap. They are effectively level on swing weight, plow through, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($199 vs $200) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
CRBN-1X Power Series leads by 20 points (64 vs 44).
Spin
CRBN-1X Power Series leads by 13 points (92 vs 79).
Launch angle
CRBN-1X Power Series leads by 9 points (59 vs 50).
Touch
CRBN-1X Power Series leads by 8 points (76 vs 68).
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 Power Series
CRBN-1X Power Series is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 73 vs 66, sweet spot 74 vs 68, consistency 80 vs 76. Twist weight 6 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
CRBN-1X Power Series
CRBN-1X Power Series is the clearer pick at this level — spin 92 vs 79, control 80 vs 74, touch 76 vs 68. At 124 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
CRBN-1X Power Series
CRBN-1X Power Series is a narrow pick at this level — spin 92 vs 79, touch 76 vs 68, control 80 vs 74. Swing weight 124 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN-1X Power Series
CRBN-1X Power Series is the clearer pick at this level — softness 64 vs 44, forgiveness 73 vs 66. Its 14 mm Power polymer core at 8.5 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN-1X Power Series
Take CRBN-1X Power Series if you want softness (+20), spin (+13), launch angle (+9). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN-1X Power Series review →Gearbox Pro Power Elongated
Take Gearbox Pro Power Elongated if you want pop (+6), stability (+5), power (+4). Its swing weight of 126 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated review →CRBN-1X Power Series vs Gearbox Pro Power Elongated FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN-1X Power Series or the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated?
- CRBN-1X Power Series carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (79.9 vs 76.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN-1X Power Series leads by 20 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN-1X Power Series, at 124 kg·cm² swing weight against 126 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated. 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 Gearbox Pro Power Elongated?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated scores 94 for power against 90 for CRBN-1X Power Series. That comes from a 14 mm Coreless carbon core swinging at 126 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN-1X Power Series at 80 versus 74. 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-1X Power Series scores 92 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 79 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Power Elongated. In practice a 13-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN-1X Power Series, with the higher forgiveness score (73 vs 66). Gearbox Pro Power Elongated actually carries the higher twist weight (6.3 vs 6), but CRBN-1X Power Series makes it back on sweet spot (74) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $1 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- CRBN-1X Power Series: 14 mm Power polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face. Gearbox Pro Power Elongated: 14 mm Coreless carbon core with a Solid-span carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated, at 5.6 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Gearbox Pro Power Elongated avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN-1X Power Series is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 73 and sweet spot 74 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Gearbox Pro Power Elongated rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.5 oz, though swing weight differs (124 vs 126) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated to the CRBN-1X Power Series?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN-1X Power Series leads on softness by 20 points; everything else is within 13 points. At $199 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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