CRBN 1X Power Series 16mm
Who This Paddle Is For
control, spin
CRBN original honeycomb series before TruFoam, raw carbon widebody.
About the CRBN 1X Power Series 16mm
The CRBN 1X Power Series 16mm is a widebody-shape pickleball paddle with a t700 raw carbon fiber face over a 16mm core. It comes in around 7.8–8.2 oz with a 5.25" grip. Listed price: $149.99.
Playstyle fit: control, spin. The widebody shape favors a forgiving sweet spot.
CRBN original honeycomb series before TruFoam, raw carbon widebody.
Available direct from CRBN.
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16mm core, t700 raw carbon fiber face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across our 322-paddle catalog. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 2.9 / 10
- Hand speed
- 6.5 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 10.0 / 10
- Touch
- 9.9 / 10
- Spin
- 9.7 / 10
Bottom 24% of catalog on power
At the catalog median on hand speed
Top 26% of catalog on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Top 30% of catalog on spin
Who it's for
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Should you buy the CRBN 1X Power Series 16mm?
Best for
3.5-4.0 all-court doubles grinders; raw-carbon control/spin, bite and dip over raw power.
Who should buy the 1X Power Series 16mm
Buy it if you're a 3.5-4.0 all-court grinder who wants a raw-carbon face with real spin bite at a fair price. Despite the Power name it plays control- and spin-forward - the T700 carbon face grips for topspin and dip, and the 16mm core keeps drives and resets controllable for an offensive baseline-to-kitchen game.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you want true flagship power and pop - the Power branding oversells its punch, and bangers chasing easy putaways will find livelier faces elsewhere. It also plays stiffer and less plush than the original Control series, so touch-first players who want a soft feel should demo first or look to a softer control core.
The main tradeoff
Don't let the Power name fool you - this is a control/spin paddle. You get a face that bites the ball and a controllable core, but you give up the easy put-away pop a dedicated power paddle delivers, and the feel is firmer than a plush control build.
Is it worth it?
At $169.99 it's a lot of raw-carbon spin for the money - a smart pick for the improving grinder who values bite and control over flagship cachet. Just buy it for what it actually is, a control/spin paddle, rather than the power the name implies.
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Last updated: 2026-06-28
Price & Availability
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRBN (direct) | $149.99 | In stock | Buy → |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CRBN 1X Power Series 16mm USA Pickleball approved?
Yes — the CRBN 1X Power Series 16mm is on the USA Pickleball approved equipment list and is legal for sanctioned tournament play. View the official USA Pickleball listing at https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/entry/4489.
What's the core thickness of the CRBN 1X Power Series 16mm?
The CRBN 1X Power Series 16mm uses a 16mm polymer honeycomb core paired with a t700 raw carbon fiber face. Thicker cores (16mm+) trade some power for better control and a softer feel.
Who is the CRBN 1X Power Series 16mm best for?
The CRBN 1X Power Series 16mm is best for players who prioritize a control game and prefer a widebody shape, in the 7.8–8.2 oz weight range.