CRBN-2X Square vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN-2X Square takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN-2X Square wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A, which costs $220.
Power
Too close to call
83 vs 80
Spin
96 vs 92
Control
Too close to call
92 vs 89
Forgiveness
89 vs 79
Hand speed
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
105 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$229 at IQ 87.3 vs $220 at IQ 81.2
Overall pick: CRBN-2X Square · $229 · IQ 87.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 80Power83
- 89Control92
- 96Spin92
- 89Forgiveness79
- 92Sweet spot79
- 91Stability71
- 71Maneuverability87
- 74Pop75
- 86Touch92
- 88Consistency81
- 76Swing weight58
- 94Twist weight56
- 55Launch angle50
- 78Plow through69
- 80Softness84
CRBN-2X Square vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A 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 Hybrid UPA-A |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $229 | $220 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 — better | 81.2 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.15 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 105 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.1 — better | 5.8 |
| Shape | widebody | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 15.75 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 4.75 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon peel-ply | Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber |
| Core material | Polypropylene | ProPulsion Foam |
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 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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: CRBN-2X Square scores 94 against 56 for Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A — a 38-point gap. They are effectively level on power, control, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($229 vs $220) that it should not break the tie.
Twist weight
CRBN-2X Square leads by 38 points (94 vs 56).
Stability
CRBN-2X Square leads by 20 points (91 vs 71).
Swing weight
CRBN-2X Square leads by 18 points (76 vs 58).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A leads by 16 points (87 vs 71).
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 Square
CRBN-2X Square is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 94 vs 56, stability 91 vs 71, sweet spot 92 vs 79. Twist weight 7.1 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.4 vs 87.3 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — widebody on the CRBN-2X Square, hybrid on the Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84 vs 85.7 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — widebody on the CRBN-2X Square, hybrid on the Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN-2X Square
CRBN-2X Square is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 94 vs 56, forgiveness 89 vs 79. Its 16 mm Polypropylene core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN-2X Square
Take CRBN-2X Square if you want twist weight (+38), stability (+20), swing weight (+18). 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 Hybrid UPA-A
Take Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A if you want maneuverability (+16), touch (+6), softness (+4). 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 →Where to Buy
CRBN-2X Square
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
CRBN-2X Square vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN-2X Square or the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- CRBN-2X Square carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 81.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — CRBN-2X Square leads by 38 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A, at 105 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 Hybrid UPA-A?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A scores 83 for power against 80 for CRBN-2X Square. That comes from a 16 mm ProPulsion Foam core swinging at 105 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 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 92 for the Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber face on Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN-2X Square, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 79). Its 7.1 twist weight against 5.8 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $9 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 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 4.75 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?
- 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 Hybrid UPA-A rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable 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 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A to the CRBN-2X Square?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN-2X Square leads on twist weight by 38 points; everything else is within 20 points. At $229 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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