CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Both land on the same overall IQ score (85.9), so the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Too close to call. The two split the scored categories and land on the same overall Paddle IQ score (85.9), so pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
90 vs 82
Spin
90 vs 86
Control
90 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Hand speed
114 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$220 at IQ 85.9 vs $230 at IQ 85.9
Overall pick: Too close to call · both score IQ 85.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power82
- 84Control90
- 90Spin86
- 88Forgiveness88
- 90Sweet spot88
- 88Stability86
- 70Maneuverability76
- 88Pop74
- 78Touch90
- 86Consistency90
- 80Swing weight72
- 88Twist weight84
- 56Launch angle46
- 88Plow through82
- 74Softness86
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN 1X TruFoam Power | Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 | $220 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.9 | 85.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 114 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 — better | 6.8 |
| Shape | widebody | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Textured graphite |
| Core material | TruFoam single-piece core | Control Pro Black 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.
Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 verdict
Engage's soft-core philosophy taken to its logical end. Launch angle 46 is the lowest in the database — the ball simply does not pop up off resets.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: CRBN 1X TruFoam Power scores 88 against 74 for Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on sweet spot, stability, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($230 vs $220) that it should not break the tie.
Pop
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 14 points (88 vs 74).
Touch
Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 leads by 12 points (90 vs 78).
Softness
Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 leads by 12 points (86 vs 74).
Launch angle
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 10 points (56 vs 46).
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 87.5 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — widebody on the 1X TruFoam Power, elongated on the Pursuit Pro EX 16.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16
Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 is a narrow pick at this level — touch 90 vs 78, control 90 vs 84, maneuverability 76 vs 70. At 114 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Touch
- Control
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.4 vs 84.4 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — widebody on the 1X TruFoam Power, elongated on the Pursuit Pro EX 16.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16
Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 86 vs 74. Its 16 mm Control Pro Black 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 pop (+14), launch angle (+10), power (+8). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power review →Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16
Take Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 if you want touch (+12), softness (+12), control (+6). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 review →CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power or the Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both carry the same overall Paddle IQ score (85.9). The split is trait by trait — CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads on pop by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16, at 114 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 Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power scores 90 for power against 82 for Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16. That comes from a 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core swinging at 117 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 at 90 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 86 for the Textured graphite face on Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- 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 6.8.
- 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 with a Raw T700 carbon face. Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16: 16 mm Control Pro Black core with a Textured graphite face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16, 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 Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 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. Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- 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 114) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth switching between the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and the Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads on pop by 14 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $230 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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