CRBN 2 16mm (Power Series) vs. R1 Nova

Brand

Price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

2023--

Length

15.7516.5

Width

87.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Upgraded Durable CorePolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

T700 Carbon FiberRaw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Textured

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 8.38 - 8.4

Handle Length

4.755.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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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?

    CRBN 2 16mm (Power Series) is more expensive ($229.99) than R1 Nova ($180).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    CRBN 2 16mm (Power Series) and R1 Nova have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    R1 Nova has a greater length (16.5 inches) than CRBN 2 16mm (Power Series) (15.75 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    CRBN 2 16mm (Power Series) has a greater width (8 inches) than R1 Nova (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    R1 Nova has a greater weight (8.2 oz) than CRBN 2 16mm (Power Series) (8.15 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    R1 Nova has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than CRBN 2 16mm (Power Series) (4.75 inches).

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