CRBN CRBN-1X vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
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
- 89Power83
- 89Control92
- 94Spin92
- 86Forgiveness79
- 88Sweet spot79
- 89Stability71
- 71Maneuverability87
- 83Pop75
- 87Touch92
- 89Consistency81
- 79Swing weight58
- 88Twist weight56
- 57Launch angle50
- 88Plow through69
- 78Softness84
Specs
| $220 | Price | $220 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.15 oz |
| 119 | Swing weight | 105 |
| 6.6 | Twist weight | 5.8 |
| elongated | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
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.
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A verdict
The UPA-A revision brings the Coral Pro under the new pro-tour surface limits. It is measurably tamer than the original Coral Pro, and it is the version that is tournament-legal going forward.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: CRBN CRBN-1X scores 88 against 56 for Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A — a 32-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($220 vs $220) that it should not break the tie.
Twist weight
CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 32 points (88 vs 56).
Swing weight
CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 21 points (79 vs 58).
Plow through
CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 19 points (88 vs 69).
Stability
CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 18 points (89 vs 71).
Which one should you buy?
CRBN CRBN-1X
Take CRBN CRBN-1X if you want twist weight (+32), swing weight (+21), plow through (+19). Its swing weight of 119 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN CRBN-1X review →Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Take Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A if you want maneuverability (+16), softness (+6), touch (+5). Its swing weight of 105 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A review →CRBN CRBN-1X vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN CRBN-1X or the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- CRBN CRBN-1X carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.5 vs 81.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 32 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A, at 105 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 Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- CRBN CRBN-1X measures 89 on power against 83 for Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A. 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A at 92 versus 89. 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 92 for the Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber face on Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A. In practice a 2-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 5.8. 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?
- They are within $0 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. Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A: 16 mm ProPulsion Foam core with a Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A at 8.15 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (105 vs 119) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A to the CRBN CRBN-1X?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN CRBN-1X leads on twist weight by 32 points; everything else is within 21 points. At $220 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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