CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN CRBN-3X 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
- 90Power87
- 84Control90
- 90Spin93
- 88Forgiveness89
- 90Sweet spot90
- 88Stability88
- 70Maneuverability74
- 88Pop84
- 78Touch88
- 86Consistency89
- 80Swing weight74
- 88Twist weight88
- 56Launch angle55
- 88Plow through84
- 74Softness78
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN 1X TruFoam Power | CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.9 | 87.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 114 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 — better | 6.6 |
| Shape | widebody | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam single-piece core | Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edges |
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.
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series verdict
The 3X keeps the 1X length but widens the face to 7.5 in and shortens the handle to 5.25 in, which buys a noticeably larger sweet spot at the cost of two-handed backhand room.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is touch: CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series scores 88 against 78 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on power, spin, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series is $60 cheaper at $170.
Touch
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 10 points (88 vs 78).
Control
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Swing weight
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 6 points (80 vs 74).
Maneuverability
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 4 points (74 vs 70).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.8 vs 89 on the weighted index). Take CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series and keep the $60.
- Consistency
- Control
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series is a narrow pick at this level — touch 88 vs 78, control 90 vs 84, maneuverability 74 vs 70. At 114 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Touch
- Control
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series is a narrow pick at this level — touch 88 vs 78, control 90 vs 84, spin 93 vs 90. Swing weight 114 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series is a narrow pick at this level — softness 78 vs 74, forgiveness 89 vs 88. Its 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edges core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power if you want swing weight (+6), pop (+4), plow through (+4). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power review →CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series
Take CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series if you want touch (+10), control (+6), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series review →CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power or the CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.9 vs 85.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — touch — CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series, at 114 kg·cm² swing weight against 117 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power or the CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power measures 90 on power against 87 for CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series. That comes from a 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core core swinging at 117 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series at 90 versus 84. 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 CRBN-3X Power Series scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, with 7.2 twist weight against 6.6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series carries the higher forgiveness score (89) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series costs $170, $60 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 TruFoam Power: 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core core with a Raw T700 carbon face. CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edges core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series, at 5.25 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (114 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power to the CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series leads on touch by 10 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $230 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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