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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM) vs Reach-leaning (Alpha - 16 mm).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with Alpha - 16 mm (longer length or grip).
If you want value, start with Alpha - 16 mm (lower listed price).
Best-for highlights
CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM
Forgiveness-leaning
Alpha - 16 mm
Reach-leaningValue-leaning
Key differences
- Minimum price: Alpha - 16 mm is cheaper by $59.40 ($159.00 vs $218.40)
- Length: Alpha - 16 mm is longer by 19mm (16.5 in (419 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 Carbon Fiber
CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM – 16mm
Price$218
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness16 mm
Core--
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
Price$159
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
Core: TrueStrike Polymer Core
These paddles differ in price, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$159 – $218
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Showing 6 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
$59 rangeCRBN 2 X Series - 16MM – 16mm
$218.40
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
$159.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$21 rangeCRBN 2 X Series - 16MM – 16mm
$329.00
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
$308.00
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM – 16mm
15.7 in (400 mm)
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
WidthDifferent
CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM – 16mm
8 in (203 mm)
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM – 16mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
Materials
Face materialDifferent
CRBN 2 X Series - 16MM – 16mm
T700 Carbon Fiber
Alpha - 16 mm – 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