CRBN-3X Power Series 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
CRBN-3X Power Series wins this matchup for most players: it takes value on Paddle DNA against the Six Zero Coral Pro, which costs $240.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 87
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 93
Control
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 89
Hand speed
Too close to call
114 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$170 at IQ 87.9 vs $240 at IQ 88.5
Overall pick: CRBN-3X Power Series · $170 · IQ 87.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 87Power90
- 90Control90
- 93Spin93
- 89Forgiveness89
- 90Sweet spot90
- 88Stability89
- 74Maneuverability75
- 84Pop84
- 88Touch88
- 89Consistency90
- 74Swing weight76
- 88Twist weight88
- 55Launch angle55
- 84Plow through85
- 78Softness84
CRBN-3X Power Series 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-3X Power Series | Six Zero Coral Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $170 — better | $240 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 | 88.5 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 114 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.4 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | High-grit textured carbon |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edges | EP core with floating EVA foam band |
CRBN-3X Power Series verdict
The 3X keeps the 1X length but widens the face to 7.5 in and shortens the handle to 5.25 in, which buys a noticeably larger sweet spot at the cost of two-handed backhand room.
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 softness: Six Zero Coral Pro scores 84 against 78 for CRBN-3X Power Series — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on power, swing weight, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN-3X Power Series is $70 cheaper at $170.
Softness
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
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 (89 vs 89.3 on the weighted index). Take CRBN-3X Power Series and keep the $70.
- Stability
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.9 vs 87.5 on the weighted index). Take CRBN-3X Power Series and keep the $70.
- Power
- Maneuverability
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.7 vs 87.6 on the weighted index). Take CRBN-3X Power Series and keep the $70.
- Power
- Plow through
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is a narrow pick at this level — softness 84 vs 78. Its 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core at 8.2 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN-3X Power Series
Take CRBN-3X Power Series if you prefer an elongated face and a 5.25 in handle and a 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edges core — it gives up nothing measurable to Six Zero Coral Pro.
Read the CRBN-3X Power Series review →Six Zero Coral Pro
Take Six Zero Coral Pro if you want softness (+6). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro review →CRBN-3X Power Series vs Six Zero Coral Pro FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN-3X Power Series or the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.5 vs 87.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN-3X Power Series, at 114 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Six Zero Coral Pro. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN-3X Power Series or the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Six Zero Coral Pro scores 90 for power against 87 for CRBN-3X Power Series. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 93 for spin.
- 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 6.6 and 6.9.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN-3X Power Series costs $170, $70 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- CRBN-3X Power Series: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edges core with a Raw T700 carbon 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 5.25 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Forgiveness (89) and sweet spot (90) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN-3X Power Series at 8 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (114 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN-3X Power Series to the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Coral Pro leads on softness by 6 points; everything else is within 3 points. At $170 vs $240, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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