CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series vs Selkirk Vanguard Power Air
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power92
- 80Control78
- 92Spin88
- 73Forgiveness71
- 74Sweet spot73
- 79Stability76
- 69Maneuverability79
- 89Pop93
- 76Touch74
- 80Consistency79
- 84Swing weight68
- 72Twist weight62
- 59Launch angle61
- 91Plow through84
- 64Softness58
Specs
| $199 | Price | $250 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.5 oz | Weight | 7.9 oz |
| 124 | Swing weight | 114 |
| 6 | Twist weight | 5.6 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Raw T700 carbon | Surface | Quadcarbon face |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
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.
Selkirk Vanguard Power Air verdict
Explosive acceleration and crisp feedback for players who create their own control. The air-dynamic throat cuts drag noticeably on fast swings.