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Quick verdict

Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM) vs Soft feel-leaning (CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM).

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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.

Decision shortcuts

If you want softer feel, start with CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM (thicker core).

If you want pop-leaning response, start with Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm (thinner core).

If you want forgiveness, start with CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM (wider face).

Best-for highlights

CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM
Soft feel-leaningForgiveness-leaning
Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm
Pop-leaningReach-leaning

Key differences

  • Weight: CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM is lighter by 5g (7.9 oz (225 g) vs 8.1 oz (230 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Thickness: Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm is thinner by 2mm (14 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Length: Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm is longer by 14mm (16.3 in (414 mm) vs 15.7 in (400 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM is wider by 12mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Face material: T700 Carbon Fiber vs Japanese Toray 700K Raw Carbon
Tradeoffs

Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.

CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM – 16mm
Price$218
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness16 mm
Core--
Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm – 14mm
Price$225
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness14 mm
Core--

These paddles differ in price, weight, thickness, dimensions, grip and materials.

Price:$218 – $225
Weight:7.9 – 8.1 oz
Thickness:14mm – 16mm
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Showing 8 meaningful differences

Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change

Pricing

Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.

Minimum priceDifferent
CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM – 16mm
$218.40
Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm – 14mm
$225.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$104 range
CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM – 16mm
$329.00
Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm – 14mm
$225.00

Weight

WeightDifferent
0.2 oz range
CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM – 16mm
7.9 oz (225 g)
Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm – 14mm
8.1 oz (230 g)

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
2mm range
CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM – 16mm
16 mm
Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm – 14mm
14 mm

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM – 16mm
15.7 in (400 mm)
Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm – 14mm
16.3 in (414 mm)
WidthDifferent
CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM – 16mm
8 in (203 mm)
Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm – 14mm
7.5 in (191 mm)

Grip

Grip circumferenceDifferent
CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM – 16mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm – 14mm
4.17 in (106 mm)

Materials

Face materialDifferent
CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM – 16mm
T700 Carbon Fiber
Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm – 14mm
Japanese Toray 700K Raw Carbon
How we detect differences

We highlight specs as "different" when they exceed these thresholds:

  • Weight: 0.2 oz (5g) or more difference
  • Thickness: 1mm or more difference
  • Price: $20 or more difference
  • Materials: Any difference in core or face material