CRBN 2X Power Series vs Selkirk Labs Project 006
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN 2X Power Series takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN 2X Power Series wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Labs Project 006, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Spin
93 vs 87
Control
Too close to call
84 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
80 vs 78
Hand speed
118 vs 124 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$220 at IQ 84 vs $280 at IQ 83.7
Overall pick: CRBN 2X Power Series · $220 · IQ 84
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power92
- 84Control84
- 93Spin87
- 78Forgiveness80
- 80Sweet spot82
- 87Stability89
- 70Maneuverability65
- 88Pop90
- 80Touch80
- 82Consistency83
- 78Swing weight86
- 88Twist weight82
- 58Launch angle63
- 90Plow through92
- 62Softness74
CRBN 2X Power Series vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN 2X Power Series | Selkirk Labs Project 006 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84 — better | 83.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 124 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.9 — better | 6.2 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.7 |
| Face width(in) | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.75 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon fiber | Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges | Thermoformed polymer |
CRBN 2X Power Series verdict
CRBN's hybrid power build. The foam-filled perimeter pushes twist weight near the top of the field, so you get put-away power without the face twisting on off-center drives.
Selkirk Labs Project 006 verdict
Selkirk's limited-run Labs build is unapologetically a power paddle. Plow-through and pop lead the field; touch play asks for a deliberate slower swing.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Selkirk Labs Project 006 scores 74 against 62 for CRBN 2X Power Series — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on power, forgiveness, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN 2X Power Series is $60 cheaper at $220.
Softness
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 12 points (74 vs 62).
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 8 points (86 vs 78).
Spin
CRBN 2X Power Series leads by 6 points (93 vs 87).
Twist weight
CRBN 2X Power Series leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
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 (82.5 vs 82.9 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 2X Power Series and keep the $60.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.4 vs 81.1 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 2X Power Series and keep the $60.
- Spin
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.7 vs 84.6 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 2X Power Series and keep the $60.
- Spin
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk Labs Project 006
Selkirk Labs Project 006 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 74 vs 62, forgiveness 80 vs 78. Its 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 8.5 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN 2X Power Series
Take CRBN 2X Power Series if you want spin (+6), twist weight (+6), maneuverability (+5). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 2X Power Series review →Selkirk Labs Project 006
Take Selkirk Labs Project 006 if you want softness (+12), swing weight (+8), launch angle (+5). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 006 review →CRBN 2X Power Series vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 2X Power Series or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- CRBN 2X Power Series carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (84 vs 83.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 2X Power Series, at 118 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN 2X Power Series or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 scores 92 for power against 90 for CRBN 2X Power Series. That comes from a 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 124 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 84 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- CRBN 2X Power Series scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon fiber face, against 87 for the Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face on Selkirk Labs Project 006. In practice a 6-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006, with the higher forgiveness score (80 vs 78). CRBN 2X Power Series actually carries the higher twist weight (6.9 vs 6.2), but Selkirk Labs Project 006 makes it back on sweet spot (82) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN 2X Power Series costs $220, $60 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 2X Power Series: 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges core with a Raw T700 carbon fiber face. Selkirk Labs Project 006: 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006, at 5.75 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Selkirk Labs Project 006 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 80 and sweet spot 82 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN 2X Power Series rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN 2X Power Series at 8.3 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project 006 to the CRBN 2X Power Series?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads on softness by 12 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $220 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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