CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power wins this matchup for most players: it takes value on Paddle DNA against the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid, which costs $270.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
86 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Hand speed
Too close to call
115 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$230 at IQ 85.9 vs $270 at IQ 86.9
Overall pick: CRBN 1X TruFoam Power · $230 · IQ 85.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power90
- 84Control86
- 90Spin90
- 88Forgiveness88
- 90Sweet spot90
- 88Stability90
- 70Maneuverability74
- 88Pop86
- 78Touch82
- 86Consistency86
- 80Swing weight76
- 88Twist weight88
- 56Launch angle56
- 88Plow through88
- 74Softness70
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN 1X TruFoam Power | CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 — better | $270 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.9 | 86.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 115 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 — better | 7 |
| Shape | widebody | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam single-piece core | Full TruFoam injected core |
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-5 TruFoam Hybrid verdict
The widest sweet-spot score in the TruFoam line. Twist weight 88 with sweet spot 90 means off-center contact barely changes the ball, which is why foam paddles keep winning tournaments.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is maneuverability: CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid scores 74 against 70 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power — a 4-point gap. They are effectively level on control, stability, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is $40 cheaper at $230.
Maneuverability
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 4 points (74 vs 70).
Touch
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 4 points (82 vs 78).
Swing weight
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 4 points (80 vs 76).
Softness
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 4 points (74 vs 70).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.8 vs 88.3 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and keep the $40.
- Stability
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.3 vs 84.9 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and keep the $40.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.4 vs 85.8 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and keep the $40.
- Touch
- Maneuverability
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is a narrow pick at this level — softness 74 vs 70. Its 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power if you want swing weight (+4), softness (+4). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power review →CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid
Take CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid if you want maneuverability (+4), touch (+4). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid review →CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power or the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid?
- CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.9 vs 85.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 4 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid, at 115 kg·cm² swing weight against 117 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. 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-5 TruFoam Hybrid?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid at 86 versus 84. Its 14 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin off the same Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 88 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 7.2 and 7.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power costs $230, $40 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power: 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core with a Raw T700 carbon face. CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid: 14 mm Full TruFoam injected core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid, at 5.5 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Forgiveness (88) and sweet spot (90) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.3 oz, though swing weight differs (117 vs 115) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power to the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads on maneuverability by 4 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $230 vs $270, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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