CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series 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
- 87Power88
- 90Control89
- 93Spin94
- 89Forgiveness90
- 90Sweet spot91
- 88Stability90
- 74Maneuverability70
- 84Pop84
- 88Touch86
- 89Consistency89
- 74Swing weight76
- 88Twist weight90
- 55Launch angle54
- 84Plow through86
- 78Softness78
Specs
| $170 | Price | $220 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 114 | Swing weight | 116 |
| 6.6 | Twist weight | 7 |
| elongated | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw T700 carbon | Surface | Aramid fiber |
| 5.25 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
CRBN 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 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 maneuverability: CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series scores 74 against 70 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 — a 4-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, touch, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series is $50 cheaper at $170.
Maneuverability
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 4 points (74 vs 70).
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you prefer a hybrid face and a 5.5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series.
Read the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 review →CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series
Take CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series if you want maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series review →Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 vs CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 or the CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 87.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 4 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series, at 114 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 or the CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 measures 88 on power against 87 for CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series. 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-3X Power Series 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 94 for spin off its Aramid fiber face, against 93 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, with 7 twist weight against 6.6. 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?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series costs $170, $50 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with a Aramid fiber face. CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edges core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, 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 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?
- CRBN 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 CRBN-3X Power Series to the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series leads on maneuverability by 4 points; everything else is within 2 points. At $220 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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