CRBN
CRBN Waves 1
Independent paddle review with side-by-side ratings.
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CRBN
CRBN Waves 1
Gen 4 · 202514mm coreElongated ✔ UPA-A approved
The quick read: a Gen 4 power-first paddle built to finish points. A balanced swing weight blends hand speed with plow-through, with a balanced, mid-sized sweet spot.
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.
🌀 Spin2,082 RPM
Solid spin — right in the middle of the tested field.
1,6002,400
⚡ Swing weight119
Mid-high — more power and stability, a touch slower to swing.
105 (quick)125 (heavy)
🎯 Twist weight5.66
Moderate forgiveness — a mid-sized sweet spot.
5.07.5 (forgiving)
⚖️ Static weight7.91 oz
Standard mid-weight — easy to customize with lead tape.
7.68.4
14mm
Core
241mm
Balance
5.5"
Handle
Gen 4
Build
Power
Category
RFP's take — our interpretation of the measured data
Who should actually swing it?
CRBN positions the Waves 1 as a power-first paddle built to finish points. The measured numbers back that up: a balanced swing weight blends hand speed with plow-through, with a balanced, mid-sized sweet spot.
✅ Great for: players who want to end points with pace and plow-through.
⛔ Look elsewhere if: you want maximum hand speed and a soft touch at the net.
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