CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis X
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN TruFoam Genesis X 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
- 90Power91
- 84Control88
- 90Spin90
- 88Forgiveness86
- 90Sweet spot88
- 88Stability90
- 70Maneuverability70
- 88Pop87
- 78Touch85
- 86Consistency88
- 80Swing weight82
- 88Twist weight87
- 56Launch angle58
- 88Plow through89
- 74Softness88
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis X 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 TruFoam Genesis X |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 — better | $270 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.9 | 87 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 119 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 — better | 6.7 |
| Shape | widebody | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.5 |
| 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 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 TruFoam Genesis X verdict
The elongated end of the TruFoam family. Full-foam construction keeps resets soft while the extra length adds the reach the Genesis 1 gives up.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN TruFoam Genesis X scores 88 against 74 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, sweet spot, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is $40 cheaper at $230.
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 14 points (88 vs 74).
Touch
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 7 points (85 vs 78).
Control
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
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 87.7 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and keep the $40.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.3 vs 85 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and keep the $40.
- Touch
- Control
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X is a narrow pick at this level — touch 85 vs 78, control 88 vs 84, power 91 vs 90. Swing weight 119 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X is the clearer pick at this level — softness 88 vs 74. Its 16 mm Full TruFoam 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 prefer a widebody face and a 5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to CRBN TruFoam Genesis X.
Read the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis X
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis X if you want softness (+14), touch (+7), control (+4). Its swing weight of 119 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis X review →CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis X FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis X?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87 vs 85.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 119 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis X. 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 TruFoam Genesis X?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X measures 91 on power against 90 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. That comes from a 16 mm Full TruFoam core core swinging at 119 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X at 88 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 1X TruFoam Power scores 90 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN TruFoam Genesis X. 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 6.7. 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 TruFoam Genesis X: 16 mm Full TruFoam core core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X, 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 TruFoam Genesis X 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 TruFoam Genesis X 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 119) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis X?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads on softness by 14 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $230 vs $270, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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