CRBN CRBN-2X Square vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 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
- 80Power88
- 89Control89
- 96Spin94
- 89Forgiveness90
- 92Sweet spot91
- 91Stability90
- 71Maneuverability70
- 74Pop84
- 86Touch86
- 88Consistency89
- 76Swing weight76
- 94Twist weight90
- 55Launch angle54
- 78Plow through86
- 80Softness78
Specs
| $229 | Price | $220 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 116 |
| 7.1 | Twist weight | 7 |
| widebody | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw T700 carbon peel-ply | Surface | Aramid fiber |
| 5 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
CRBN 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 Infinity Ruby 16 verdict
The edgeless Ruby. Removing the edge guard adds face area and twist weight (7.0) to a paddle that already had one of the most durable spin surfaces in the sport.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is pop: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 84 against 74 for CRBN CRBN-2X Square — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, softness, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($229 vs $220) that it should not break the tie.
Pop
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 10 points (84 vs 74).
Power
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
Plow through
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 8 points (86 vs 78).
Twist weight
CRBN CRBN-2X Square leads by 4 points (94 vs 90).
Which one should you buy?
CRBN CRBN-2X Square
Take CRBN CRBN-2X Square if you want twist weight (+4). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN CRBN-2X Square review →Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you want pop (+10), power (+8), plow through (+8). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 review →CRBN CRBN-2X Square vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN CRBN-2X Square or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 87.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 117 for CRBN CRBN-2X Square. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN CRBN-2X Square or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 measures 88 on power against 80 for CRBN CRBN-2X Square. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN CRBN-2X Square at 89 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 CRBN-2X Square scores 96 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon peel-ply face, against 94 for the Aramid fiber face on Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN CRBN-2X Square, with 7.1 twist weight against 7. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- 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 CRBN-2X Square: 16 mm Polypropylene core with a Raw T700 carbon peel-ply face. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with a Aramid fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 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 CRBN-2X Square to the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads on pop by 10 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $229 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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