Name: CRBN 1X
Brand: CRBN

Specs Recap

Shape

Elongated

Length

16.50in

Balance

9.54in

Handle

5.50in

Mass

8.0oz

Width

7.25in

Core

14.0mm

Where this paddle fits

Factory fit: Banger / Singles Power boundary. The CRBN 1X's 9.54-inch stock balance is 57.82% of its 16.50-inch length. This paddle sits near the boundary between DinkFlow target windows. Its primary tuning reference is Singles Power, based on the nearest target center. At 8.0 oz it is a balanced static weight that suits most recreational players, with a thinner core that transmits feedback faster on counters and put-aways.

Tape budget to each archetype

↓ lowers stock balance (handle weight near the butt cap). ↑ raises stock balance (head weight at 12 o'clock). Distances assume the simplest single-position shift; real placements vary, and the DinkFlow Paddle Tuner simulates lead tape and counterweight changes against this exact spec.

The archetype methodology explains the percentage-based target lanes, why adjacent styles can overlap, and how to pick a target archetype based on your playing style.

First-hand review

The 1X is the lineup’s signature elongated power frame. In hand it feels noticeably stiffer than equivalent thermoformed paddles from JOOLA or Selkirk; that stiffness shows up as a faster, snappier put-away but costs feel on resets. The stock balance reads as head-heavy out of the box — most players who choose this paddle add 5–10 g of handle weight to bring it into a more drivable zone.

Reviewed by Giorgio Regni · last updated May 3, 2026

Best for

4.0+ doubles players whose chosen archetype is Banger or Singles Power and who want a paddle that hits hard from the upper hoop. Reset-first Control-Touch players will probably find it stiff; Firefight players should look elsewhere.

Suggested tuning notes

Butt cap 6g

Moves the stock 9.54 in balance toward the paddle-length-derived Singles Power lane without changing twist weight much.

Throat 4g

Gentler handle-side shift; preserves more head presence than butt-cap weight.

4 & 8 2g

Stability add for players who want to tighten the sweetspot before doing any balance work.

Compare to

Perseus Pro IV

JOOLA

Same factory window range, slightly faster face for hands battles.

Verdict

A reference point in the elongated power category if you can handle the stiffness. The TruFoam Genesis line softens the feel without giving up much plow-through and may be a better all-around choice for players splitting time between drives and resets.