CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid 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
- 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 CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid 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 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 CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid verdict
The widest sweet spot we have measured 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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is maneuverability: CRBN 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 CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 4 points (74 vs 70).
Touch
CRBN 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 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 CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid
Take CRBN 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 CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid review →CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power or the CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid?
- CRBN 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 CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 4 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 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 CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power measures 90 on power against 90 for CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid. 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 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?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power scores 90 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid. In practice a 0-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 7. 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?
- 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 core with a Raw T700 carbon face. CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid: 14 mm Full TruFoam injected core core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN 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 CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid avoids.
- 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 115) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power to the CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN 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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