CRBN CRBN-1X vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
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
- 89Power88
- 89Control86
- 94Spin90
- 86Forgiveness84
- 88Sweet spot86
- 89Stability88
- 71Maneuverability72
- 83Pop84
- 87Touch84
- 89Consistency88
- 79Swing weight78
- 88Twist weight84
- 57Launch angle54
- 88Plow through88
- 78Softness72
CRBN CRBN-1X vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN CRBN-1X | JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $250 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.5 — better | 85.6 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 119 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Foam-injected edge-wall polymer | Propulsion Core with foam edge |
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.
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 verdict
JOOLA's tennis-convert paddle. The 5.5 in handle, 118 swing weight and plow-through 88 reward a full swing, and spin 90 keeps those heavy drives inside the baseline.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN CRBN-1X scores 78 against 72 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on control, touch, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN CRBN-1X is $30 cheaper at $220.
Softness
CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 6 points (78 vs 72).
Spin
CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 4 points (94 vs 90).
Twist weight
CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
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 CRBN-1X
CRBN CRBN-1X is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 88 vs 84, forgiveness 86 vs 84, sweet spot 88 vs 86. Twist weight 6.6 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.1 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Take CRBN CRBN-1X and keep the $30.
- Spin
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.3 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Take CRBN CRBN-1X and keep the $30.
- Spin
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN CRBN-1X
CRBN CRBN-1X is a narrow pick at this level — softness 78 vs 72, twist weight 88 vs 84, forgiveness 86 vs 84. Its 16 mm Foam-injected edge-wall polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN CRBN-1X
Take CRBN CRBN-1X if you want softness (+6), spin (+4), twist weight (+4). Its swing weight of 119 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN CRBN-1X review →JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you prefer a elongated face and a 5.5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to CRBN CRBN-1X.
Read the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 review →CRBN CRBN-1X vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN CRBN-1X or the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- CRBN CRBN-1X carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.5 vs 85.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16, at 118 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 JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- CRBN CRBN-1X measures 89 on power against 88 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. That comes from a 16 mm Foam-injected edge-wall polymer core swinging at 119 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN CRBN-1X at 89 versus 86. 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 Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN CRBN-1X, with 6.6 twist weight against 6.6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN CRBN-1X carries the higher forgiveness score (86) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN CRBN-1X costs $220, $30 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: 16 mm Foam-injected edge-wall polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN CRBN-1X, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.5 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 CRBN-1X is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN CRBN-1X 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 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 to the CRBN CRBN-1X?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN CRBN-1X leads on softness by 6 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $220 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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