Head to head
Electrum Model E vs CRBN 1 Classic 16mm
Same 16mm core and elongated shape; they differ on dimensions, weight, handle, face and core, price and warranty.
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What's actually different
Generated from the brands' published specs. Nothing here comes from lab testing; see how we read specs.
Shape
Both are elongated shapes, at 16.5" × 7.37" for the Electrum Model E and 16.5" × 7.25" for the CRBN 1 Classic 16mm.
Weight
The Electrum Model E is 0.3 oz heavier: 8.25 oz against 7.95 oz. Static weight alone doesn't tell you how a paddle swings; swingweight does, when the brand publishes it.
Handle
The CRBN 1 Classic 16mm has the longer handle: 5.5" against 5.25", which leaves more room for a two-handed backhand. Grip circumference is 4.5" on the Electrum Model E and 4.25" on the CRBN 1 Classic 16mm.
Face and core
Face: Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber (raw carbon) on the Electrum Model E, Raw T700 carbon fiber (raw carbon) on the CRBN 1 Classic 16mm. Core: Single-cell polypropylene honeycomb against Polypropylene honeycomb.
Price
The CRBN 1 Classic 16mm costs $70 less right now: $110 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21) against $180 list price.
Warranty
Warranty is 6 months on the Electrum Model E and 12 months on the CRBN 1 Classic 16mm.
What's the same, or can't be compared
- Core thickness: Both have a 16mm core.
- Swingweight: Swingweight is not published for either paddle, so we can't compare it.
- Twistweight: Twistweight is not published for either paddle, so we can't compare it.
Who should pick which
Pick the
Electrum Model E
if…
- You want to buy on Amazon; the other paddle is not sold there.
Pick the
CRBN 1 Classic 16mm
if…
- You hit two-handed backhands and want the longer 5.5" handle.
- You prefer a lighter paddle (7.95 oz).
- You want to spend less: it is $70 cheaper right now.
Specs side by side
| Spec | ElectrumModel E | CRBN1 Classic 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $180 list | $110 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) |
| List price | $180 | $180 |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 8.25 oz | 7.95 oz |
| Swingweight | Not published | Not published |
| Twistweight | Not published | Not published |
| Length × width | 16.5" × 7.37" | 16.5" × 7.25" |
| Handle length | 5.25" | 5.5" |
| Grip circumference | 4.5" | 4.25" |
| Balance point | Not published | Not published |
| Face | Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber (Raw carbon) | Raw T700 carbon fiber (Raw carbon) |
| Core | Single-cell polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Not stated by brand |
| Warranty | 6 months | 12 months |
| Sold at | Amazon | JustPaddles |
| Specs last verified | Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 |
Bold values differ. "Not published" means the brand does not list that number, so we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Specs come from each brand's product page on the date shown.