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CRBN 1 Orginal (16 mm) vs Ronbus EV1.16 16mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
CRBN 1 Orginal (16 mm)
Ronbus EV1.16 16mm
Price
$179.99
$180
Swing Weight
118
117
Twist Weight
5.77
5.94
Weight
8.3 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16mm
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Power
—
62.1 MPH
Pop
—
36.3 MPH
Spin
—
1148 RPM
Shape
Elongated
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Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 1
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Balance
238mm
238mm

CRBN 1 Orginal (16 mm)

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

Pros

  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel

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
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Ronbus EV1.16 16mm

This paddle delivers top 1% power (62.1 MPH), spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option.

Pros

  • +Elite power — 62.1 MPH puts it in the top 1% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)

Cons

  • −Limited spin at 1148 RPM (bottom 1%, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles

Best For

Power Players

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