CRBN CRBN-1X vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN CRBN-1X 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
- 89Power90
- 89Control84
- 94Spin90
- 86Forgiveness88
- 88Sweet spot90
- 89Stability88
- 71Maneuverability70
- 83Pop88
- 87Touch78
- 89Consistency86
- 79Swing weight80
- 88Twist weight88
- 57Launch angle56
- 88Plow through88
- 78Softness74
CRBN CRBN-1X vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN CRBN-1X | CRBN 1X TruFoam Power |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $230 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.5 — better | 85.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 119 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Foam-injected edge-wall polymer | TruFoam single-piece core |
CRBN CRBN-1X verdict
The spin-first elongated build for players who care about how a paddle is made. Foam-injected edge walls widen the sweet spot on a shape that usually punishes off-center contact.
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is touch: CRBN CRBN-1X scores 87 against 78 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power — a 9-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, forgiveness, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($220 vs $230) that it should not break the tie.
Touch
CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 9 points (87 vs 78).
Control
CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 5 points (89 vs 84).
Pop
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 5 points (88 vs 83).
Spin
CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 4 points (94 vs 90).
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 (87.9 vs 87.8 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the CRBN-1X, widebody on the 1X TruFoam Power.
- Consistency
- Control
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
CRBN CRBN-1X
CRBN CRBN-1X is a narrow pick at this level — touch 87 vs 78, control 89 vs 84, spin 94 vs 90. At 119 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
CRBN CRBN-1X
CRBN CRBN-1X is a narrow pick at this level — touch 87 vs 78, spin 94 vs 90, control 89 vs 84. Swing weight 119 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Spin
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82 vs 80.4 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the CRBN-1X, widebody on the 1X TruFoam Power.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN CRBN-1X
Take CRBN CRBN-1X if you want touch (+9), control (+5), spin (+4). Its swing weight of 119 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN CRBN-1X review →CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power if you want pop (+5). 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-1X vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN CRBN-1X or the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- CRBN CRBN-1X carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.5 vs 85.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — touch — CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 9 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 119 for CRBN CRBN-1X. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN CRBN-1X or the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power measures 90 on power against 89 for CRBN CRBN-1X. 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-1X at 89 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-1X scores 94 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. In practice a 4-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 1X TruFoam Power carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- CRBN CRBN-1X: 16 mm Foam-injected edge-wall polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power: 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN CRBN-1X, 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 CRBN-1X 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 TruFoam Power rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN CRBN-1X at 8.3 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (119 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power to the CRBN CRBN-1X?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN CRBN-1X leads on touch by 9 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $220 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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