CRBN 2 16mm Control Series vs. R3 Nova

Brand

Price

$179.99|Click for an updated price
$180|Ronbus Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

2021--

Length

15.7516.5

Width

87.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Honeycomb PolypropylenePolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

T700 Carbon FiberRaw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Textured

Weight (Low-High)

7.8 - 8.17.9 - 8.3

Handle Length

4.755.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.125

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CRBN

CRBN

2021

Newport Beach, California

10 paddles

Garrett Gosselin, the founder of CRBN Pickleball, turned his passion for pickleball into a business after being let go from his job during the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. Obsessed with the sport, Garrett and his doubles partner designed their own paddles, which quickly gained popularity for their control, power, and sleek design. Realizing the potential, Garrett partnered with a childhood friend to start CRBN Pickleball, a company dedicated to creating high-performance paddles, driven by a love for the sport and a commitment to innovation.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    R3 Nova is more expensive ($180) than CRBN 2 16mm Control Series ($179.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    CRBN 2 16mm Control Series and R3 Nova have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    R3 Nova has a greater length (16.5 inches) than CRBN 2 16mm Control Series (15.75 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    CRBN 2 16mm Control Series has a greater width (8 inches) than R3 Nova (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    R3 Nova has a greater weight (8.100000000000001 oz) than CRBN 2 16mm Control Series (7.949999999999999 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    R3 Nova has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than CRBN 2 16mm Control Series (4.75 inches).

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