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Quick verdict

Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (CRBN 2 - 14mm) vs Soft feel-leaning (Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want softer feel, start with Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora (thicker core).

If you want pop-leaning response, start with CRBN 2 - 14mm (thinner core).

If you want forgiveness, start with CRBN 2 - 14mm (wider face).

Best-for highlights

CRBN 2 - 14mm
Pop-leaningForgiveness-leaning
Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora
Soft feel-leaningReach-leaning

Key differences

  • Thickness: CRBN 2 - 14mm is thinner by 2mm (14 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Length: Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora is longer by 19mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 15.7 in (400 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: CRBN 2 - 14mm 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 Carbon Fiber
Tradeoffs

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

CRBN 2 - 14mm – 14mm
Price$269
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness14 mm
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Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora – 16mm
Price$269
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreSYCORE™ All-Foam Solid Core (no honeycomb)

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

Thickness:14mm – 16mm
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Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change

Pricing

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

Maximum priceDifferent
$121 range
CRBN 2 - 14mm – 14mm
$274.00
Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora – 16mm
$395.10

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
2mm range
CRBN 2 - 14mm – 14mm
14 mm
Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora – 16mm
16 mm

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
CRBN 2 - 14mm – 14mm
15.7 in (400 mm)
Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
WidthDifferent
CRBN 2 - 14mm – 14mm
8 in (203 mm)
Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)

Grip

Grip circumferenceDifferent
CRBN 2 - 14mm – 14mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora – 16mm
4.37 in (111 mm)

Materials

Face materialDifferent
CRBN 2 - 14mm – 14mm
T700 Carbon Fiber
Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora – 16mm
Carbon Fiber
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