CRBN-2X Square vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
Add a third paddle to this comparison →
Quick answer
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power on Paddle DNA against the CRBN-2X Square, which costs $229.
Power
88 vs 80
Spin
Too close to call
96 vs 94
Control
Too close to call
89 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$220 at IQ 88.2 vs $229 at IQ 87.3
Overall pick: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 · $220 · IQ 88.2
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
CRBN-2X Square vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 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 Infinity Ruby 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $229 | $220 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 | 88.2 — 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 | 7 |
| Shape | widebody | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 15.75 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.7 |
| Handle length(in) | 4.75 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon peel-ply | Aramid fiber |
| Core material | Polypropylene | Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls |
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 84 against 74 for 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-2X Square leads by 4 points (94 vs 90).
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 90 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — widebody on the CRBN-2X Square, hybrid on the Infinity Ruby 16.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.4 vs 86.2 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — widebody on the CRBN-2X Square, hybrid on the Infinity Ruby 16.
- Power
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is a narrow pick at this level — power 88 vs 80, plow through 86 vs 78. Swing weight 116 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85 vs 83.5 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — widebody on the CRBN-2X Square, hybrid on the Infinity Ruby 16.
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
CRBN-2X Square
Take 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-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-2X Square vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 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-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 Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 88 for power against 80 for 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 89 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 89). CRBN-2X Square actually carries the higher twist weight (7.1 vs 7), but Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 makes it back on sweet spot (91) and overall face stability.
- 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 Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with an Aramid fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, 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 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. CRBN-2X Square rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable 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-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.
Related comparisons
The other matchups shoppers open in the same session as this one.
Also worth comparing
Head-to-heads that share DNA with this matchup — useful if you're still deciding between shapes, cores or price tiers.
- CRBN-2X Square vs Double Black Diamond Control
- CRBN-2X Square vs TruFoam Genesis 2
- CRBN-2X Square vs CRBN-3X Power Series
- Infinity Ruby 16 vs CRBN-3X Power Series
- Infinity Ruby 16 vs CRBN-1X
- Infinity Ruby 16 vs Pro Ultimate Elongated 16
- Infinity Ruby 16 vs Coral Pro
Top alternatives to both
Paddles that beat one of these two on a specific trait or on price.
Guides featuring these paddles
Still deciding? These buying guides put CRBN-2X Square and Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 in context against the rest of the database.
Read the full reviews: CRBN-2X Square and Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16. Or build a different comparison, browse the full database or find paddles within 5% of your current one.