The CRBN-3X is a longtime fan favorite—a super-solid hybrid all-court paddle with big power and spin. It's a top pick for any rising intermediate to advanced player who wants to add aggression to their game while maintaining plenty of control and forgiveness.
With our friends at CRBN, we're bringing you an exclusive 10% saving on the 3X. Instead of $229.99, you can get it for $206.99.
Read on to see why it's one of the best pickleball paddles in 2024.
Grab the deal if:
You want a more advanced paddle:
if you're ready to graduate to an advanced paddle, the 3X is one of the best paddles for advanced players in 2024.
You want big power and spin:
this paddle boosts your aggressive game with lots of drive and lethal spin (but it's still good on forgiveness and control).
Your budget is under $250:
at $206.99 with our discount, the 3X is a big saving against a $250+ paddle like the Proton Series One or Gearbox Pro Power.
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Review summary
Here's a breakdown of how the CRBN-3X fared in my testing:
Power
Control
Spin
Forgiveness
Paddle Weight
7.8-8.1 oz
Paddle Width
7.5"
Handle Length
5.25"
Paddle Face Material
Carbon fiber
Core Thickness
14 mm or 16 mm (0.55" or 0.63")
Sweet Spot
Large
The CRBN-3X is a high-performance all-court paddle that skews toward power. As the hybrid model in CRBN's Power Series, it takes the best features of the elongated CRBN-1X and the square-shaped 2X—a nice blend of forgiveness and reach.
If you're an advancing intermediate or above who wants to play a powerful game, it's a great fit. It has the power of the Six Zero DBD Control, the spin of the Bread & Butter Filth, and the intermediate-friendly forgiveness of the Pickleball Apes Pro Line Energy S.
At $229.99, the 3X was already a cheaper alternative to the highest tier (Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0, Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta). With our exclusive 10% discount, it's even better value at $206.99. That's a worthy investment for a long-lasting raw carbon fiber paddle.
Is the CRBN-3X worth it?
100% yes. It's been over a year since I first tested the CRBN-3X and it's still one of my favorites despite all the amazing paddles that have come out since. I always pack it in my pickleball bag if I need a reliable paddle that's strong on power and spin without sacrificing on control and forgiveness.
If you like the stiffer feel of thermoformed raw carbon fiber paddles, the CRBN Power Series are some of the best. The 3X suits you most if you like the flexibility of a hybrid paddle. It has the elongated paddle length, a handle size that's in between standard and elongated, and a decent sweet spot.
This is the best deal you'll find on the CRBN-3X right now. Looking for something to get with your savings? Why not some new pickleball balls or pickleball accessories?
To learn more, check out my CRBN-3X Power Series review.
