CRBN
CRBN CRBN1 13mm
Independent paddle review with side-by-side ratings.
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CRBN
CRBN CRBN1 13mm
Gen 1 · 202113mm coreElongated ✔ USAP approved
The quick read: a Gen 1 control-oriented paddle that prioritizes placement and touch. A balanced swing weight blends hand speed with plow-through, with spin that takes a back seat to control.
The numbers that actually matter
Independently measured — by Pickleball Studio and/or John Kew, not our own testing. Bars show where this paddle sits vs. the typical range.
🌀 Spin1,845 RPM
Low spin — a control-first face, not a spin weapon.
1,6002,400
⚡ Swing weight118
Mid-high — more power and stability, a touch slower to swing.
105 (quick)125 (heavy)
🎯 Twist weight5.46
Lower forgiveness — a smaller sweet spot that rewards clean contact.
5.07.5 (forgiving)
13mm
Core
5.5"
Handle
Gen 1
Build
Control
Category
RFP's take — our interpretation of the measured data
Who should actually swing it?
CRBN positions the CRBN1 13mm as a control-oriented paddle that prioritizes placement and touch. The measured numbers back that up: a balanced swing weight blends hand speed with plow-through, with spin that takes a back seat to control.
✅ Great for: players who value placement, touch, and a predictable face.
⛔ Look elsewhere if: you want raw put-away power over finesse.
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