R3 Pulsar vs. CRBN 3 16mm (Power Series)

Brand

Price

$150|Click for an updated price
$229.99|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

--2023

Length

16.516.5

Width

7.57.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombUpgraded Durable Core

Facing Material

Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber TexturedT700 Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.9 - 8.37.8 - 8.1

Handle Length

5.55.25

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.25

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 3 16mm (Power Series) is more expensive ($229.99) than R3 Pulsar ($150).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    R3 Pulsar and CRBN 3 16mm (Power Series) have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    R3 Pulsar and CRBN 3 16mm (Power Series) have the same length (16.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    R3 Pulsar and CRBN 3 16mm (Power Series) have the same width (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    R3 Pulsar has a greater weight (8.100000000000001 oz) than CRBN 3 16mm (Power Series) (7.949999999999999 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    R3 Pulsar has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than CRBN 3 16mm (Power Series) (5.25 inches).

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