CRBN-1X vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN-1X takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN-1X wins this matchup for most players: it takes power and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A, which costs $220.
Power
89 vs 83
Spin
Too close to call
94 vs 92
Control
Too close to call
92 vs 89
Forgiveness
86 vs 79
Hand speed
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
105 vs 119 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$220 at IQ 87.5 vs $220 at IQ 81.2
Overall pick: CRBN-1X · $220 · IQ 87.5
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
CRBN-1X vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN-1X | Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $220 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.5 — better | 81.2 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.15 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 119 | 105 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 — better | 5.8 |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber |
| Core material | Foam-injected edge-wall polymer | ProPulsion Foam |
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: 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. Both sell for $220, so price cannot break the tie.
Twist weight
CRBN-1X leads by 32 points (88 vs 56).
Swing weight
CRBN-1X leads by 21 points (79 vs 58).
Plow through
CRBN-1X leads by 19 points (88 vs 69).
Stability
CRBN-1X leads by 18 points (89 vs 71).
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-1X
CRBN-1X is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 88 vs 56, stability 89 vs 71, sweet spot 88 vs 79. Twist weight 6.6 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- 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 87.3 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the CRBN-1X, hybrid on the Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.3 vs 85.7 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the CRBN-1X, hybrid on the Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN-1X
CRBN-1X is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 88 vs 56, forgiveness 86 vs 79. Its 16 mm Foam-injected edge-wall polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN-1X
Take 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-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-1X vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN-1X or the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- 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-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-1X. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN-1X or the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- CRBN-1X scores 89 for 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-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-1X, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 79). Its 6.6 twist weight against 5.8 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Both list at $220. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN-1X is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable 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-1X?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 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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