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CRBN 1X at £130 is the elongated singles weapon; Selkirk Premium is the more forgiving doubles paddle from £150.
Two genuinely premium options with different geometries and a £20-£90 gap depending on which Selkirk tier you're shopping. The CRBN 1X Power Series at £130 is an elongated T700 carbon paddle with maximum reach right up against pickleball's 24-inch length cap, a serious spin profile thanks to its raw carbon face, and the sort of bite on drives that suits aggressive baseliners. The Selkirk Premium at £150-£220 covers thermoformed flagship territory, with a wider-body shape that's more forgiving on off-centre hits, a thicker polypropylene core for better dwell time, and a generally more controlled feel on resets. The CRBN demands precise contact and punishes mishits; the Selkirk flatters slight mistakes with a larger sweetspot. Buy the CRBN 1X Power Series if you play singles or aggressive doubles and want maximum reach plus serious spin; otherwise go for the Selkirk Premium, which is the better paddle for kitchen-line exchanges and resets, and the more sensible choice if your hands aren't yet metronomic at net.
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 | — |
| Grip Size | — | — |
| Core Thickness | — | — |
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The main differences are: Price: £130 vs £150-220. Overall, the CRBN 1X Power Series Pickleball Paddle is best for advanced players while the Selkirk Premium Pickleball Paddle suits advanced players.
Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the CRBN 1X Power Series Pickleball Paddle suits advanced players and the Selkirk Premium Pickleball Paddle suits advanced players. Beginners may find both challenging.
The Selkirk Premium Pickleball Paddle (£150-220) 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 Selkirk Premium Pickleball Paddle can pay off.