JustPaddles
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100Universal Acclaim
Great paddle — Pros: Power — Cons: Control is a little less
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CRBN
CRBN¹ 16MM Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
97Universal Acclaim
The CRBN¹ 16MM is widely praised for exceptional spin, power, and touch, with most reviewers giving it perfect scores and calling it their favorite paddle. Control is mentioned inconsistently—some reviewers love it while others note it requires adjustment—and a few cite handle firmness and weight as minor concerns.
Sentiment Breakdown
86 positive / 14 neutral / 0 negative
Pros
- Exceptional spin capability
- Excellent power generation
- Great touch and feel
- Comfortable, easy on the arm
- Generous sweet spot
Cons
- Handle lacks firmness
- Control can be inconsistent for some players
- Slightly heavy for some users
What Reviewers Mention
Spin
71% of reviews
Control
71% of reviews
Power
57% of reviews
Comfort
43% of reviews
Build Quality
29% of reviews
Specifications
| Core Thickness | 16 mm |
|---|---|
| Face Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Exit Velocity | 38.92 mph mph |
| Spin Rate | 1044.82 rpm rpm |
| Consistency | 3.33 sd sd |
| Swing Weight | 903.53 oz/sq in oz/sq in |
| Twist Weight | 26.49 oz/sq in oz/sq in |
| Balance Point | 9.73 in in |
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JustPaddles
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100Universal Acclaim
Better than expected especially spin — Pros: Spin, comfort, power, design — Cons: Control
JustPaddles
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100Universal Acclaim
New Favorite — Pros: I had heard a lot about CRBN but had yet to try one of their paddles. I used my friend's crbn1 16 at the courts a couple of weeks back and I knew I had to have it! I was hitting shots I had never been able to make before. The extra spin allowed me to use a ton of power but still keep my shots in. Anyway, I had to order one ASAP, so glad they are back in stock. — Cons: It has been hard to get one for a while.
JustPaddles
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80Universal Acclaim
My Experience with a CRBN1 — Pros: I control was good. Easy on the arm. Good sweet spot. Was able to spin. — Cons: Handle was not firm. Not confident about hits around the edges.
JustPaddles
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100Universal Acclaim
Favorite Paddle to Date — Pros: I’ve tried several paddles out and this is by far my favorite! It has a great touch to it. The spin and power is amazing! — Cons: None
JustPaddles
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100Universal Acclaim
Fantastic Paddle — Pros: I was specifically looking for a paddle with good control/spin, and not too much pop. I've played with this paddle for about 10 hours so far this the last 2 weeks and absolutely love it. I'm able to spin and control the ball much better than before, and I've already demoed other brands like Electrum, Gruvn, Gearbox, Engage. If you're looking for any paddle with a raw carbon fiber surface, the CRBN is it. — Cons: I've read that the texture/grip of the surface wears away over time, I'll have to wait and see how long this paddle holds up these next few months.
JustPaddles
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100Universal Acclaim
As expected, good for spins — Pros: easy to spin the ball, and the length I was looking for, overall a good paddle. — Cons: A little heavy for a lady but playable
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