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CRBN 2X Power Series
The CRBN 2X Power Series is a 14 mm hybrid pickleball paddle weighing 8.3 oz, with a Raw T700 carbon fiber face, listed around $220.
CRBN's hybrid power build. The foam-filled perimeter pushes twist weight near the top of the field, so you get put-away power without the face twisting on off-center drives.
From CRBN
Introducing the CRBN Pickleball X Series: the perfect tool for elite players looking for more power. This performance pickleball paddle is crafted with a durable, gritty carbon fiber face that enhances power and responsiveness on the court. Enjoy unmatched durability while gaining the perfect balance of touch and power for aggression in your play.
Official CRBN product page →Cross-shopping? Most buyers weigh the 2X Power Series against the Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 — see them side by side, or browse every CRBN paddle.
- Core
- 14 mm
- Weight
- 8.3 oz
- Swing wt
- 118
- Twist wt
- 6.9
- Shape
- hybrid
- Surface
- Raw T700 carbon fiber
- Grip
- 5.25 in
- Released
- 2025
Pros
- Very high twist weight for a 14 mm paddle
- Raw T700 face spins with the best of them
- Serious plow-through on drives
Cons
- Firm feel punishes sloppy hands
- Heavier swing weight than the 1X
Paddle DNA Verdict
Last updated: August 2026
Derived from our published scoring model and sourced paddle specifications.
Should you buy the 2X Power Series?
The CRBN 2X Power Series scores 84/100 on our IQ index, built from all 15 Paddle DNA traits. Its signature is spin (93/100, 91st percentile of the database — elite — top-tier), backed by plow through at 90 and twist weight at 88. The 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges core and Raw T700 carbon fiber face at 8.3 oz make it a pace-first paddle: you win points by ending them.
Where it gives ground is maneuverability (70) and forgiveness (78). With a 118 kg·cm² swing weight and a 5.25 in handle it suits advanced/pro players, one-handed backhands, baseline drives and counterpunching. Skip it if your weakest phase is speed-ups at the net.
Closest paddles by DNA: Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 ($230), Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated ($250), Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 ($280). If budget matters, the CRBN-3X Power Series lands within 4 IQ points for $50 less. Overall: a mid-pack pick overall — buy it for the specific trait it wins on, not as a category leader.
- Best for
- advanced/pro players, one-handed backhands, baseline drives and counterpunching
- Playing style
- pace-first — you win points by ending them
- Avoid if
- your weakest phase is speed-ups at the net
Community consensus
What other players say about the CRBN 2X Power Series
Verbatim excerpts from public discussion and independent reviews, plus the themes they add up to. These are other people's opinions, not ours, and every quote links back to where it was written.
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Who should buy the 2X Power Series?
- One-handed backhand players who want more face for the same length
- Singles players and drivers who end points with pace
- Topspin-heavy players rolling and dipping every ball
- Counterpunchers who want plow-through against pace
- Brand-new beginners still finding a contact point
- Anyone not ready to spend $200+ before knowing their shape preference
- Players whose weakest phase is speed-ups and quick exchanges
- Two-handed backhand players — the handle is short for it
AI paddle match
If you like the 2X Power Series, you'll probably like…
Each pick is the database's best answer to one specific question, ranked by how far it moves the needle versus the 2X Power Series.
- Better controlJOOLA Perseus Pro V 16Control 96 vs 84, touch 94 vs 80IQ 89.1 · $300
- More powerSelkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16Power 95 vs 90, pop 90 vs 88IQ 87.1 · $332.99
- Better valueVERSIX Strike 4FIQ 69.7 at $15 — $205 less than the 2X Power SeriesIQ 69.7 · $15
- Similar feelLegacy Pickleball Pro XS 16Closest DNA profile in the database to the 2X Power SeriesIQ 82.8 · $230
- More spinCRBN-2X SquareSpin 96 vs 93 off a Raw T700 carbon peel-ply faceIQ 87.3 · $229
- More forgivingSix Zero Quartz ControlForgiveness 91 vs 78, sweet spot 92 vs 80IQ 88 · $190
Most compared with the 2X Power Series
The matchups people actually cross-shop, each with a full 15-trait breakdown.
- CRBN 2X Power Series vs CRBN-3X Power SeriesIn depthIn-depth head-to-head
- CRBN 2X Power Series vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16In depthIn-depth head-to-head
- 2X Power Series vs 1X TruFoam PowerSame brand, more control
- 2X Power Series vs Ultré Power 2Cross-shopped at the same price
- 2X Power Series vs CRBN-1XSame brand, more control
- 2X Power Series vs Coral ProCross-shopped at the same price
- 2X Power Series vs Hyperion CFS 16Cross-shopped at the same price
- 2X Power Series vs J2CRCross-shopped at the same price
- 2X Power Series vs Friction Pro Elongated V2Premium step up
More comparisons in this bracket
Other head-to-heads shoppers read alongside the 2X Power Series.
- Honolulu J2CR vs Honolulu J6CR
- Coral Pro vs J2CR
- J2CR vs Coral Hybrid 16
- Honolulu J2CR vs Selkirk OMNI 16
- OMNI 16 vs Perseus CFS 16
- Coral Pro vs Coral Hybrid 16
- Selkirk OMNI 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro
- Coral Hybrid 16 vs Double Black Diamond Control
Paddle DNA™ — all 15 traits
Every trait normalised 0-100 against the full database, so these numbers mean the same thing on any paddle page. How we score →
Key attributes
DNA match — paddles within 5% of the 2X Power Series
Our similarity engine ranks the whole database by average DNA deviation. Tighten or widen the band to see how far you have to travel to save money or gain a trait.
Paddle DNA™ match
CRBN 2X Power Series
IQ 84 · $220
8 paddles within 5% of the 2X Power Series
Ranked by DNA deviation
- -4 control-4 touch+4 swing weight-3 spin
+4 swing weight · -4 control
- -7 spin+6 softness+4 swing weight-4 twist weight
+6 softness · -7 spin
- +8 forgiveness+8 sweet spot+8 softness-7 spin
+8 forgiveness · -7 spin · Higher IQ score (85.2 vs 84)
- -6 pop+6 softness-4 power-4 launch angle
Saves $20 versus the 2X Power Series · +6 softness · -6 pop
- #5RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2$249.99 (+29.99000000000001) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match96.9%86+12 softness+6 forgiveness+6 sweet spot+4 consistency
+12 softness · Higher IQ score (86.3 vs 84)
- +10 softness+5 consistency+4 control+4 forgiveness
+10 softness · Higher IQ score (86.1 vs 84)
- +12 softness+10 forgiveness+10 sweet spot+4 consistency
+12 softness · Higher IQ score (85.9 vs 84)
- -8 twist weight+8 softness-5 spin-5 stability
+8 softness · -8 twist weight
Best alternatives to the 2X Power Series
Each pick beats the 2X Power Series on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.
Similar paddles to the 2X Power Series
Closest matches by player level, hand weight and price — the paddles most players cross-shop against the CRBN 2X Power Series.
- CRBN-1X100% match
- Player level
- advanced / pro
- Weight
- 8.3 oz(same as 2X Power Series)
- Price
- $220(same price)
- JOOLA Hyperion CFS 1696% match
- Player level
- advanced / pro
- Weight
- 8.4 oz(+0.10 vs 2X Power Series)
- Price
- $220(same price)
- Proton Series One Project Black95% match
- Player level
- advanced / pro
- Weight
- 8.3 oz(same as 2X Power Series)
- Price
- $200(-$20)
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 1695% match
- Player level
- advanced / pro
- Weight
- 8.3 oz(same as 2X Power Series)
- Price
- $200(-$20)
- 2X Power Series vs CRBN-1X
- 2X Power Series vs Hyperion CFS 16
- 2X Power Series vs Series One Project Black
- 2X Power Series vs Vantage Power 16
Same playing profile (within 8% DNA)
Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 1616 mm · elongated · 8.4 oz · SW 120$23083
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated14 mm · elongated · 8.4 oz · SW 123$25083
Selkirk Labs 008 Project 1616 mm · elongated · 8.4 oz · SW 118$28085
Proton Series One Project Black16 mm · elongated · 8.3 oz · SW 117$20084- 2X Power Series vs Pro XS 16
- 2X Power Series vs GX2 Power Elongated
- 2X Power Series vs Labs 008 Project 16
- 2X Power Series vs Series One Project Black
Want a different matchup? Compare any two paddles or browse the full paddle database.
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2X Power Series — frequently asked questions
- Is the CRBN 2X Power Series good for beginners?
- Not our first recommendation. Forgiveness sits at 78/100 and the paddle is tuned for advanced/pro play. A developing player is better served by something more forgiving and cheaper — see our beginner shortlist.
- Is the CRBN 2X Power Series worth the price?
- At $220 it sits in the 65th percentile of the database for cost and the 53rd for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 at $99 is the value alternative we point people to.
- How does the 2X Power Series compare to the Pro XS 16?
- They are close on DNA. The 2X Power Series reads power 90 / control 84 / spin 93 against 92 / 80 / 90 for the Pro XS 16, at $220 versus $230. Our full head-to-head breaks down every trait.
- Is the 14 mm better than the 16 mm version?
- A 14 mm core returns energy faster, so drives and speed-ups come off harder with less effort. The 16 mm build gives up some of that pop for dwell time and softer hands. Pick 14 mm for pace, 16 mm for touch.
- Is the CRBN 2X Power Series approved for tournament play?
- Sanctioned play requires the model to appear on USA Pickleball's official approved-equipment list. CRBN submits its retail models for approval, but approval is per model and configuration, so check the current USAP list for the exact 2X Power Series build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.
- Does the 2X Power Series have good spin?
- Spin scores 93/100 — the 91st percentile of our database (elite — top-tier) — off a Raw T700 carbon fiber face. That is top-tier: enough bite for heavy topspin drives and rolls.
- Is the 2X Power Series head heavy?
- Swing weight is 118 kg·cm² and twist weight 6.9. That is on the heavy side of the database — you get plow-through and stability, and pay for it in hand speed at the net. Static weight is 8.3 oz.
- Does the 2X Power Series benefit from lead tape?
- It already swings at 118 kg·cm², so adding weight at 12 o'clock will make it sluggish. If you customise, keep it to a few grams at 3 and 9 o'clock for stability. Any added weight can affect tournament legality if it changes the paddle beyond the approved configuration.
- What is the best overgrip for the 2X Power Series?
- The stock handle is 5.25 in long with a 4.25 in circumference. A thin tacky overgrip adds roughly 1/16 in of circumference and a few grams above the balance point — the cheapest way to fine-tune fit. If your hand is larger than the 4.25 in stock size, build up with an under-wrap first rather than stacking overgrips.
- What should I replace the 2X Power Series with when it wears out?
- Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another 2X Power Series; if you want to change something, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 adds control (96 vs 84) and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 adds power (95 vs 90).
- Who is the 2X Power Series best for?
- Bangers who still want stability. Skill levels we would put on it: advanced, pro. Handle length of 5.25 in suits one-handed backhands; two-handers will find it short.
- What shape and size is the 2X Power Series?
- hybrid shape, 16 in long by 7.7 in wide, 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges core, Raw T700 carbon fiber face, 8.3 oz. Released 2025.
- Is the 2X Power Series good for two-handed backhands?
- Less so. At 5.25 in your top hand will sit partly on the throat. Two-handers should look for 5.3 in or longer.
- 2X Power Series or TruFoam Genesis 2?
- Both are CRBN. The 2X Power Series reads IQ 84 at $220; the TruFoam Genesis 2 reads IQ 87.9 at $280. The clearest split is forgiveness (78 vs 89).
- How does PickleballLookup score the 2X Power Series?
- The IQ score of 84 is a weighted composite of the 15 Paddle DNA traits, normalized across every paddle in the database so the number means the same thing on any page. Performance traits carry the most weight; descriptive traits like swing weight carry none. Full methodology is published.
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- Price
$220
Amazon listing — checked August 10, 2026
- Weight
8.3 oz
Manufacturer specification — recorded August 10, 2026
- Core thickness
14 mm
Manufacturer specification — recorded August 10, 2026
- Swing weight
118 kg·cm²
Independent measurement data, normalized to our scale
- Twist weight
6.9 kg·cm²
Independent measurement data, normalized to our scale
- Paddle DNA (15 traits)
IQ 84/100
Computed from the specs above by our published scoring model
- USAP approval
Listed by the manufacturer as USA Pickleball approved
USA Pickleball equipment database — checked August 10, 2026
- Alex's experience
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