CRBN-2X Square 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 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (88.5 vs 87.3), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
90 vs 80
Spin
Too close to call
96 vs 93
Control
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 89
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$229 at IQ 87.3 vs $240 at IQ 88.5
Overall pick: Six Zero Coral Pro · $240 · IQ 88.5
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 80Power90
- 89Control90
- 96Spin93
- 89Forgiveness89
- 92Sweet spot90
- 91Stability89
- 71Maneuverability75
- 74Pop84
- 86Touch88
- 88Consistency90
- 76Swing weight76
- 94Twist weight88
- 55Launch angle55
- 78Plow through85
- 80Softness84
CRBN-2X Square 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 Square | Six Zero Coral Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $229 — better | $240 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 | 88.5 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.1 — better | 6.9 |
| Shape | widebody | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 15.75 | 16.4 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 4.75 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon peel-ply | High-grit textured carbon |
| Core material | Polypropylene | EP core with floating EVA foam band |
CRBN-2X Square verdict
A spin specialist with unusually stable handling through fast exchanges at the kitchen. The square face produces the highest twist weight in our database.
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 power: Six Zero Coral Pro scores 90 against 80 for CRBN-2X Square — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, sweet spot, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($229 vs $240) that it should not break the tie.
Power
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 10 points (90 vs 80).
Pop
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 10 points (84 vs 74).
Plow through
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 7 points (85 vs 78).
Twist weight
CRBN-2X Square leads by 6 points (94 vs 88).
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 (90.6 vs 89.3 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — widebody on the CRBN-2X Square, hybrid on the Coral Pro.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is a narrow pick at this level — power 90 vs 80, maneuverability 75 vs 71, touch 88 vs 86. At 116 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Power
- Maneuverability
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is a narrow pick at this level — power 90 vs 80, plow through 85 vs 78, maneuverability 75 vs 71. Swing weight 116 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Plow through
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85 vs 86.1 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — widebody on the CRBN-2X Square, hybrid on the Coral Pro.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN-2X Square
Take CRBN-2X Square if you want twist weight (+6). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN-2X Square review →Six Zero Coral Pro
Take Six Zero Coral Pro if you want power (+10), pop (+10), plow through (+7). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro review →Where to Buy
CRBN-2X Square
Six Zero Coral Pro
CRBN-2X Square vs Six Zero Coral Pro FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN-2X Square or the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.5 vs 87.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 117 for CRBN-2X Square. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN-2X Square or the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Six Zero Coral Pro scores 90 for power against 80 for CRBN-2X Square. That comes from a 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Coral Pro at 90 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-2X Square scores 96 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon peel-ply face, against 93 for the High-grit textured carbon face on Six Zero Coral Pro. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 89 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 7.1 and 6.9.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $11 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- CRBN-2X Square: 16 mm Polypropylene core with a Raw T700 carbon peel-ply 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 4.75 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?
- CRBN-2X Square is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 92 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Coral Pro 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 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN-2X Square to the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Coral Pro leads on power by 10 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $229 vs $240, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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