CRBN 2X Power Series vs Six Zero Coral Pro
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Coral Pro takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Coral Pro wins this matchup for most players: it takes control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the CRBN 2X Power Series, which costs $220.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 93
Control
90 vs 84
Forgiveness
89 vs 78
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$220 at IQ 84 vs $240 at IQ 88.5
Overall pick: Six Zero Coral Pro · $240 · IQ 88.5
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power90
- 84Control90
- 93Spin93
- 78Forgiveness89
- 80Sweet spot90
- 87Stability89
- 70Maneuverability75
- 88Pop84
- 80Touch88
- 82Consistency90
- 78Swing weight76
- 88Twist weight88
- 58Launch angle55
- 90Plow through85
- 62Softness84
CRBN 2X Power Series vs Six Zero Coral Pro specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN 2X Power Series | Six Zero Coral Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $240 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84 | 88.5 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.4 |
| Face width(in) | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon fiber | High-grit textured carbon |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges | EP core with floating EVA foam band |
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.
Six Zero Coral Pro verdict
Six Zero's tectonic core gives the Coral Pro unusual dwell time for a paddle this powerful, and the grit surface is among the few that survives a full season of spin.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Six Zero Coral Pro scores 84 against 62 for CRBN 2X Power Series — a 22-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, stability, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN 2X Power Series is $20 cheaper at $220.
Softness
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 22 points (84 vs 62).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 11 points (89 vs 78).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 10 points (90 vs 80).
Touch
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
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
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 78, sweet spot 90 vs 80, consistency 90 vs 82. Twist weight 6.9 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 78, control 90 vs 84, touch 88 vs 80. At 116 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.7 vs 87.6 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 2X Power Series and keep the $20.
- Touch
- Control
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is the clearer pick at this level — softness 84 vs 62, forgiveness 89 vs 78. Its 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core at 8.2 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 plow through (+5), pop (+4). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 2X Power Series review →Six Zero Coral Pro
Take Six Zero Coral Pro if you want softness (+22), forgiveness (+11), sweet spot (+10). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro review →CRBN 2X Power Series vs Six Zero Coral Pro FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 2X Power Series or the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.5 vs 84), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 22 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for CRBN 2X Power Series. 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 Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Coral Pro at 90 versus 84. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 93 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 78). Twist weight is identical at 6.9, so the gap comes from sweet-spot size and face stability rather than resistance to twisting.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN 2X Power Series costs $220, $20 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. Six Zero Coral Pro: 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core with a High-grit textured carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Six Zero Coral Pro avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Coral Pro is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN 2X Power Series to the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Coral Pro leads on softness by 22 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $220 vs $240, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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