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

Brand

Price

$200|Click for an updated price
$179.99|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

--2021

Length

15.715.75

Width

8.28

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

X5 Polypropylene Honeycomb CoreHoneycomb Polypropylene

Facing Material

T700 Raw QuadCarbon Fiber FaceT700 Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 8.37.8 - 8.1

Handle Length

4.74.75

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.25

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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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.

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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?

    Vanguard Control - S2 (Midweight) is more expensive ($200) than CRBN 2 16mm Control Series ($179.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

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

  • Which paddle is longer?

    CRBN 2 16mm Control 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 Control Series (8 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Vanguard Control - S2 (Midweight) has a greater weight (8.15 oz) than CRBN 2 16mm Control Series (7.949999999999999 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

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

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