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Quick verdict
Main split: Soft feel-leaning (CRBN 1 X Series - 16MM) vs Pop-leaning (Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want softer feel, start with CRBN 1 X Series - 16MM (thicker core).
If you want pop-leaning response, start with Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm (thinner core).
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Key differences
- Weight: CRBN 1 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: CRBN 1 X Series - 16MM is longer by 5mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16.3 in (414 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm is wider by 7mm (7.5 in (191 mm) vs 7.2 in (184 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.
These paddles differ in price, weight, thickness, dimensions, grip and materials.
Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
Pricing
Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.
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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