Electrum
Model E
The original Electrum Model E: an elongated raw T700 carbon paddle over a single-cell polypropylene core, with a thicker 4.5-inch leather grip.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core
- 16mm
- Face
- Raw carbon
$180
P 7C 6S 9
Verified Sep 15, 2026Details
CRBN
1 Classic 16mm
$110$180 list Verified Sep 25, 2026
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The CRBN 1 Classic 16mm is an elongated, long-handle paddle with a raw T700 carbon face and a thicker polypropylene honeycomb core, suited to players who want reach and spin with a more controlled feel.
Sold out on the manufacturer site at last check; try the retailers below.
IntermediateAdvancedControlSpin
Power6.7
Control5.7
Spin9.3
Sweet spot5.5
Hand speed7.0
Scores are estimated from published specs with a transparent formula, not from lab testing.
Who it's for
- Two-handed backhands
- Controlled dinks and resets
- Spin-focused play
Who should skip it
- You want maximum pop off the face
- You want a wide, forgiving face
Strengths
- Raw T700 carbon face for spin
- 16mm core for a softer, more controlled response
- 5.5-inch handle suits two-handed shots
Weaknesses
- Narrow 7.25-inch face
- Currently sold out at CRBN
Full specifications
- Shape
- Elongated
- Weight
- 7.95 oz
- Length × width
- 16.5" × 7.25"
- Core thickness
- 16 mm
- Core
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Face
- Raw T700 carbon fiber (Raw carbon)
- Handle length
- 5.5"
- Grip circumference
- 4.25"
- Swingweight
- Not published
- Twistweight
- Not published
- Balance point
- Not published
- USA Pickleball approved
- Not stated by brand
- Warranty
- 12 months
- Launched
- Not stated by brand
- List price
- $180
- Last verified
- Sep 25, 2026
Specs checked against CRBN's official product page on Sep 25, 2026. CRBN still lists the CRBN1 (Classic Series) but shows both thicknesses as sold out. It publishes a 7.8–8.1 oz weight range, and we store the midpoint. It does not publish swing weight, twist weight, balance point or USA Pickleball approval on the product page. Manufacturers change specs and prices; the brand page is the source of truth.
Alternatives worth a look
Engage
Pursuit Pro MX 15.2
Engage's elongated control paddle: a 16.5 × 7.5 raw T700 carbon face, a 15.2mm polymer core, a 5.75-inch handle and a limited lifetime warranty, made in the USA.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core
- 15.2mm
- Face
- Raw carbon
$130at JustPaddles · Oct 21
P 7C 5S 9
Verified Sep 15, 2026Details
Friday
Aura Gen 4 16mm
Friday's full-foam-core paddle: an EPP foam center inside a foam ring instead of honeycomb, under a carbon-fiberglass-carbon T700 face.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core
- 16mm
- Face
- Raw carbon
$129at JustPaddles · Oct 21
P 8C 5S 9
Verified Sep 15, 2026Details