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CRBN 2X 16mm Power Series

$229.99

CRBN started the spin revolution and they remain as one of the best in that category. The CRBN 2X 16mm gives you a boost in power that’s combined with extreme forgiveness and big spin.

Ratings:

  • Power 84
  • Control 85
  • Spin 96
  • Forgiveness 96

Ratings are 1-100.

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Overview

Every CRBN 2X paddle comes with a FREE Neoprene Paddle Cover ($20 Value).

This performance pickleball paddle is crafted with the same durable, gritty carbon fiber face that you can expect from CRBN, but with additional power and pop. The CRBN power series follows the footsteps of CRBN’s popular control series. For a 16mm thick paddle, this thing hits pretty hard but its thicker core gives you great stability, forgiveness and the ability to slow the ball down when you need to. This combination truly gives it a nice blend of power and control that you don’t get from many paddles, especially carbon fiber paddles.

The CRBN 2X features their standard shape and handle length.

CRBN Power Series Technology

Unibody Design: Carbon fiber reinforcement eliminates weak points found in other brands’ paddles–bolstering structural integrity and drastically increasing power and pop.

Foam Injected Edge Walls: Specially designed foam injected throughout edges and down through the handle to solidfy and expand the sweet spot and eliminate vibration. Improves shot consistency and control.

T700 Toray Carbon Fiber Surface: Unmatched durability and industry leading spin and dwell time. The exact amount of texture to take your game to the next level.

Fortified Handle: New, ergonomic grip geometry reinforced with carbon fiber to reduce vibration and increase hand and paddle speed at the net.

USAP Approved and ready for tournament play.

Paddle Specs
Length x Width 15.75″ x 8″
Core Thickness 16 mm
Core Material Polymer
Facing Material T700 Carbon Fiber
Average Weight 7.8oz-8.2oz
Handle Length 4.75″
Grip Size 4.25″
Our Review

There is a lot to like about the new CRBN X Power Series. Lots of people will like these though they aren’t perfect for everyone.

These fall squarely in the all-court category. Though every brand says their paddles are the perfect blend of power and control, these actually are.

The CRBN 2X hits pretty hard for a 16mm paddle, it gives you more offensive options than their original control series. Counters are stronger, drives are more effective, and you can hit your serves deep with some dip.

The 2X not only gives you a little boost in power but it’s combined with a massive sweet spot that I think a lot of people will like. Paddles with higher power ratings aren’t typically correlated with bigger sweet spots but that’s not the case here. You don’t have to sacrifice forgiveness for power.

Its bigger sweet spot, big spin, and stable nature of its 16mm core are what make it more controllable compared to many 14mm paddles that have the same amount of power. However, it has a unique, stiffer feel to it that isn’t as plush and easy to connect with as their original control series. It takes a solid week or two to get used to the new feel, but once you do, it can be controlled just as well as the original control series. That’s if you have a developed soft game already. If you are someone who is prone to popping the ball up then this paddle will not help your soft game.

The 2X has a balanced weight distribution while the 1X is slightly head heavy. It’s not a fast paddle by any means but it wasn’t cumbersome either. It felt comfortable and was easy to wield.

The bottom line: The CRBN 2X 16mm is a great all-court paddle with a nice combination of power and forgiveness. It does have a stiffer feel to it though that takes some time to get used to.

Ratings:

  • Power 85
  • Control 85
  • Spin 96
  • Forgiveness 96

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Reviewer: Braydon Unsicker (4.82 DUPR)

Manufacturer Warranty

CRBN paddles are guaranteed against workmanship and manufacturer defects for 120 days from purchase with activation of warranty through the registering of the paddle with CRBN. Paddles should be registered within the first 14-days of purchase. The warranty is not transferable after registration and only applies to the original owner. 

What is not covered by the warranty? 

  • Normal wear and tear, abuse and negligence. This includes the grip, edge or edge guard and face materials.
  • Any modifications made to the paddle.
  • Fading of graphics.
  • Hitting other objects (other than the pickleball) such as the ground or other paddles (this can weaken the paddle or loosen the trim).
  • Not being the original purchaser.
  • Used in commercial applications or rentals.

CRBN holds the sole discretion to determine whether a damaged paddle is covered under warranty. Replacement paddles are not covered under warranty.

To submit a warranty claim fill, email [email protected].

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