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CRBN 1 Orginal (16 mm) vs Diadem Hush 18mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
CRBN 1 Orginal (16 mm)
Diadem Hush 18mm
Price
$179.99
$189.95
Swing Weight
118
123
Twist Weight
5.77
5.13
Weight
8.3 oz
8.3 oz
Core
16mm
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Power
—
62.9 MPH
Pop
—
38.5 MPH
Spin
—
2776 RPM
Shape
Elongated
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Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 1
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Balance
238mm
245mm
CRBN 1 Orginal (16 mm)
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a control 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
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
- −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (87th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Singles PlayersTennis Converts
Code: PBEFFECT
Diadem Hush 18mm
This paddle delivers top 0% power (62.9 MPH), top 0% spin (2776 RPM), spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Elite power — 62.9 MPH puts it in the top 0% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 38.5 MPH — top 1% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2776 RPM — top 0% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Heavy swing weight of 123 (top 9%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
Cons
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.13 (bottom 2%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Very high swing weight of 123 (top 9%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (88th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Power PlayersSpin-Heavy PlayersTennis Converts
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