CRBN CRBN-1X vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 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
- 89Control89
- 94Spin94
- 86Forgiveness90
- 88Sweet spot91
- 89Stability90
- 71Maneuverability70
- 83Pop84
- 87Touch86
- 89Consistency89
- 79Swing weight76
- 88Twist weight90
- 57Launch angle54
- 88Plow through86
- 78Softness78
Specs
| $220 | Price | $220 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 119 | Swing weight | 116 |
| 6.6 | Twist weight | 7 |
| elongated | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | Aramid 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 Infinity Ruby 16 verdict
The edgeless Ruby. Removing the edge guard adds face area and twist weight (7.0) to a paddle that already had one of the most durable spin surfaces in the sport.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is forgiveness: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 90 against 86 for CRBN CRBN-1X — a 4-point gap. They are effectively level on sweet spot, swing weight, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($220 vs $220) that it should not break the tie.
Forgiveness
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 4 points (90 vs 86).
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you want forgiveness (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 review →CRBN CRBN-1X
Take CRBN CRBN-1X if you prefer a elongated face and a 5.5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16.
Read the CRBN CRBN-1X review →Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 vs CRBN CRBN-1X FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 or the CRBN CRBN-1X?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 87.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 4 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, at 116 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 Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 or the CRBN CRBN-1X?
- CRBN CRBN-1X measures 89 on power against 88 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 at 89 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 94 for spin off its Aramid fiber face, against 94 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on CRBN CRBN-1X. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, with 7 twist weight against 6.6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with a Aramid fiber face. CRBN CRBN-1X: 16 mm Foam-injected edge-wall polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, 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 Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 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 Infinity Ruby 16 at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 119) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN CRBN-1X to the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads on forgiveness by 4 points; everything else is within 3 points. At $220 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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