CRBN 2 16mm (Power Series) vs. Vanguard Control - S2 (Midweight)

paddle imageCRBN 2 16mm (Power Series)
paddle imageVanguard Control - S2 (Midweight)

Brand

CRBNSee all paddles
SelkirkSee all paddles

Price

$229.99|
$200|

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

2023--

Length

15.7515.7

Width

88.2

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Upgraded Durable CoreX5 Polypropylene Honeycomb Core

Facing Material

T700 Carbon FiberT700 Raw QuadCarbon Fiber Face

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 8.38 - 8.3

Handle Length

4.754.7

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.25

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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.

Compare all 10 CRBN paddles
Selkirk

Selkirk

2014

Hayden, ID

37 paddles

Selkirk is one of our favorite paddle brands

While priced higher than other brands like VaticPro & SixZero, I think Selkirk does more to help grow the sport than most other brands. When purchasing from Selkirk Labs, you're investing in the R&D of paddle technology. If money is of no issue, the 006 is a great paddle.

Compare all 37 Selkirk paddles

FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    CRBN 2 16mm (Power Series) is more expensive ($229.99) than Vanguard Control - S2 (Midweight) ($200).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    CRBN 2 16mm (Power Series) and Vanguard Control - S2 (Midweight) have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    CRBN 2 16mm (Power Series) has a greater length (15.75 inches) than Vanguard Control - S2 (Midweight) (15.7 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Vanguard Control - S2 (Midweight) has a greater width (8.2 inches) than CRBN 2 16mm (Power Series) (8 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    CRBN 2 16mm (Power Series) and Vanguard Control - S2 (Midweight) have the same weight (8.15 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    CRBN 2 16mm (Power Series) has a greater handle length (4.75 inches) than Vanguard Control - S2 (Midweight) (4.7 inches).

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