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CRBN 1X Series 16mm elongated carbon fiber pickleball paddle with cover

CRBN

1X Series 16mm

$150$230 list Verified Sep 25, 2026
Buy at JustPaddles$150

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Lowest price we found: JustPaddles, checked Oct 21. Prices change; the store's page is what you pay.

The CRBN 1X Series 16mm is an elongated, long-handle carbon-face paddle with a thicker core, suited to players who want reach and two-handed backhand room with a more controlled response.

IntermediateAdvancedControlSpin
Power7.0
Control4.9
Spin8.3
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 resets and dinks
  • Reach with added stability

Who should skip it

  • You want maximum pop
  • You want a wide, forgiving face

Strengths

  • 5.5-inch handle suits two-handed shots
  • 16mm core for a more controlled feel
  • Gritty T700 carbon face

Weaknesses

  • Narrow 7.25-inch face
  • CRBN does not publish the core material or balance data

Full specifications

Shape
Elongated
Weight
7.95 oz
Length × width
16.5" × 7.25"
Core thickness
16 mm
Core
Not published
Face
T700 Toray carbon fiber (gritty) (Carbon)
Handle length
5.5"
Grip circumference
4.125"
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
$230
Last verified
Sep 25, 2026

Specs checked against CRBN's official product page on Sep 25, 2026. CRBN publishes a 7.8–8.1 oz weight range, and we store the midpoint. The regular price is $229.99 and it is on sale for $149.99. The core material, swing weight, twist weight, balance point and USA Pickleball approval are not published (the X Series was formerly called the Power Series). Manufacturers change specs and prices; the brand page is the source of truth.

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