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Adidas Adipower Carbon Team vs CRBN CRBN1 16mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Adidas Adipower Carbon Team
CRBN CRBN1 16mm
Price
$159.99
$179.99
Swing Weight
116
122
Twist Weight
5.72
6.02
Weight
8 oz
7.9 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Spin
1624 RPM
1650 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Balance
241mm
245mm

Adidas Adipower Carbon Team

This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
  • +Competitive price at $159.99 (below the $197 average)

Cons

  • −Limited spin at 1624 RPM (bottom 8%, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.72 (14th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Tennis Converts

CRBN CRBN1 16mm

This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Heavy swing weight of 122 (88th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

  • −Limited spin at 1650 RPM (bottom 8%, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Singles PlayersTennis Converts

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