CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs CRBN 2X Power Series
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power90
- 84Control84
- 90Spin93
- 88Forgiveness78
- 90Sweet spot80
- 88Stability87
- 70Maneuverability70
- 88Pop88
- 78Touch80
- 86Consistency82
- 80Swing weight78
- 88Twist weight88
- 56Launch angle58
- 88Plow through90
- 74Softness62
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs CRBN 2X Power Series specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN 1X TruFoam Power | CRBN 2X Power Series |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 | $220 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.9 — better | 84 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 — better | 6.9 |
| Shape | widebody | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.7 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon fiber |
| Core material | TruFoam single-piece core | Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges |
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power verdict
CRBN put its foam core in the widebody 1X shape. Twist weight 88 and sweet spot 90 make it the most stable power paddle in the database on off-center contact.
CRBN 2X Power Series verdict
CRBN's hybrid power build. The foam-filled perimeter pushes twist weight near the top of the field, so you get put-away power without the face twisting on off-center drives.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN 1X TruFoam Power scores 74 against 62 for CRBN 2X Power Series — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, touch, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($230 vs $220) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 12 points (74 vs 62).
Forgiveness
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 10 points (88 vs 78).
Sweet spot
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 10 points (90 vs 80).
Consistency
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 4 points (86 vs 82).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 78, sweet spot 90 vs 80, consistency 86 vs 82. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.3 vs 82.4 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — widebody on the 1X TruFoam Power, hybrid on the 2X Power Series.
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.4 vs 85.7 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — widebody on the 1X TruFoam Power, hybrid on the 2X Power Series.
- Spin
- Plow through
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is the clearer pick at this level — softness 74 vs 62, forgiveness 88 vs 78. Its 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power if you want softness (+12), forgiveness (+10), sweet spot (+10). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power review →CRBN 2X Power Series
Take CRBN 2X Power Series if you prefer a hybrid face and a 5.25 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to CRBN 1X TruFoam Power.
Read the CRBN 2X Power Series review →CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs CRBN 2X Power Series FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power or the CRBN 2X Power Series?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.9 vs 84), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for CRBN 2X Power Series. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power or the CRBN 2X Power Series?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power measures 90 on power against 90 for CRBN 2X Power Series. That comes from a 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core core swinging at 117 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power at 84 versus 84. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- CRBN 2X Power Series scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon fiber face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, with 7.2 twist weight against 6.9. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN 1X TruFoam Power carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power: 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core core with a Raw T700 carbon face. CRBN 2X Power Series: 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges core with a Raw T700 carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN 2X Power Series, at 5.25 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power at 8.3 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN 2X Power Series to the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads on softness by 12 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $230 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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