CRBN 2X Power Series vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN 2X Power Series 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
- 90Power83
- 84Control92
- 93Spin92
- 78Forgiveness79
- 80Sweet spot79
- 87Stability71
- 70Maneuverability87
- 88Pop75
- 80Touch92
- 82Consistency81
- 78Swing weight58
- 88Twist weight56
- 58Launch angle50
- 90Plow through69
- 62Softness84
CRBN 2X Power Series vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A specs
Every measured 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 Hybrid UPA-A |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $220 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84 — better | 81.2 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.15 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 105 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.9 — better | 5.8 |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon fiber | Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges | ProPulsion Foam |
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 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 2X Power Series scores 88 against 56 for Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A — a 32-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, forgiveness, sweet spot, 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 2X Power Series leads by 32 points (88 vs 56).
Softness
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A leads by 22 points (84 vs 62).
Plow through
CRBN 2X Power Series leads by 21 points (90 vs 69).
Swing weight
CRBN 2X Power Series leads by 20 points (78 vs 58).
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 2X Power Series
CRBN 2X Power Series is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 88 vs 56, stability 87 vs 71, sweet spot 80 vs 79. Twist weight 6.9 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 87 vs 70, touch 92 vs 80, control 92 vs 84. At 105 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.7 vs 85.7 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the 2X Power Series, hybrid on the Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A is the clearer pick at this level — softness 84 vs 62, forgiveness 79 vs 78. Its 16 mm ProPulsion Foam core at 8.15 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 twist weight (+32), plow through (+21), swing weight (+20). 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 Hybrid UPA-A
Take Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A if you want softness (+22), maneuverability (+17), touch (+12). 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 2X Power Series vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 2X Power Series or the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- CRBN 2X Power Series carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (84 vs 81.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — CRBN 2X Power Series 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 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 Hybrid UPA-A?
- CRBN 2X Power Series measures 90 on power against 83 for Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A. That comes from a 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges core swinging at 118 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 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?
- CRBN 2X Power Series scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon fiber face, against 92 for the Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber face on Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN 2X Power Series, with 6.9 twist weight against 5.8. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A carries the higher forgiveness score (79) 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 2X Power Series: 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges core with a Raw T700 carbon fiber 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A, 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 Hybrid UPA-A avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 79 and sweet spot 79 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN 2X Power Series 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 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A to the CRBN 2X Power Series?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN 2X Power Series leads on twist weight by 32 points; everything else is within 22 points. At $220 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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