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CRBN 1X Power suits singles reach-hunters at £130; JOOLA Premium is the better doubles paddle for kitchen play.
These two represent very different schools of premium pickleball, and the choice splits along format lines. The CRBN 1X Power Series at £130 is an elongated, raw T700 carbon weapon with a serious appetite for spin, the choice of UK players who've migrated from tennis and want the longest legal reach right up against pickleball's 24-inch length cap. The JOOLA Premium at £150-£200 covers a range of models but generally sits in thermoformed-paddle territory, with a wider-body shape, a more pop-orientated feel, and a generally more controlled response on resets. The £20-£70 gap depends on which JOOLA tier you're shopping, but you're paying for build quality and edge-guard durability either way. Buy the CRBN 1X Power Series if you play singles or want maximum reach and bite for serves and drives; otherwise go for the JOOLA Premium, which is the better doubles paddle for kitchen-line exchanges and resets where you need a softer, more controlled response and a more forgiving sweetspot.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Pickleball Paddles | Pickleball Paddles |
| Sport | Pickleball | Pickleball |
| Skill Level | Advanced | Advanced |
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| Shape | Elongated | — |
| Core | Polymer honeycomb | Polymer honeycomb |
| Surface | T700 Raw Carbon | Carbon |
| Grip Size | — | — |
| Core Thickness | — | — |
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The main differences are: Surface: CRBN 1X has T700 Raw Carbon vs Carbon. Price: £130 vs £150-200. Overall, the CRBN 1X Power Series Pickleball Paddle is best for advanced players while the JOOLA Premium Pickleball Paddle suits advanced players.
Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the CRBN 1X Power Series Pickleball Paddle suits advanced players and the JOOLA Premium Pickleball Paddle suits advanced players. Beginners may find both challenging.
The JOOLA Premium Pickleball Paddle (£150-200) costs more than the CRBN 1X Power Series Pickleball Paddle (£130). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are advanced players, the extra investment in the JOOLA Premium Pickleball Paddle can pay off.