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CRBN CRBN1 14mm vs Diadem Icon V2 XL 13mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
CRBN CRBN1 14mm
Diadem Icon V2 XL 13mm
Price
$179.99
$199.95
Swing Weight
120
124
Twist Weight
5.67
5.71
Weight
7.9 oz
8.3 oz
Core
14mm
13.7mm
Power
—
55.5 MPH
Pop
—
35.7 MPH
Spin
1831 RPM
1718 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Balance
243mm
245mm
CRBN CRBN1 14mm
This paddle delivers crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- −Limited spin at 1831 RPM (17th percentile, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.67 (13th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
Singles PlayersTennis Converts
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Diadem Icon V2 XL 13mm
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.5 MPH power, crisp 13.7mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 124 (top 7%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thin core (13.7mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- −Limited spin at 1718 RPM (11th percentile, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.71 (14th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Very high swing weight of 124 (top 7%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
Singles Players
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