CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power 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 spin, forgiveness, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated, which costs $250.
Power
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Spin
90 vs 86
Control
Too close to call
84 vs 83
Forgiveness
88 vs 78
Hand speed
117 vs 123 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$230 at IQ 85.9 vs $250 at IQ 83.4
Overall pick: CRBN 1X TruFoam Power · $230 · IQ 85.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power93
- 84Control83
- 90Spin86
- 88Forgiveness78
- 90Sweet spot80
- 88Stability87
- 70Maneuverability70
- 88Pop89
- 78Touch80
- 86Consistency84
- 80Swing weight82
- 88Twist weight84
- 56Launch angle60
- 88Plow through91
- 74Softness68
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN 1X TruFoam Power | Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 — better | $250 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.9 — better | 83.4 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 123 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 — better | 6.3 |
| Shape | widebody | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.6 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.3 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Textured carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam single-piece core | Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) |
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.
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated verdict
Gearbox's solid-span construction with a genuine power tune. It feels unlike any honeycomb paddle — firmer, more direct — and rewards players who already hit clean.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is forgiveness: CRBN 1X TruFoam Power scores 88 against 78 for Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on power, plow through, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is $20 cheaper at $230.
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).
Softness
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 6 points (74 vs 68).
Spin
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 4 points (90 vs 86).
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, twist weight 88 vs 84. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- 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 81.6 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and keep the $20.
- Forgiveness
- Spin
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.4 vs 84.9 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and keep the $20.
- Power
- 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 68, forgiveness 88 vs 78, twist weight 88 vs 84. Its 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power if you want forgiveness (+10), sweet spot (+10), softness (+6). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power review →Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Take Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated if you want launch angle (+4). Its swing weight of 123 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated review →CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power or the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.9 vs 83.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 123 for Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated. 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 Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated scores 93 for power against 90 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. That comes from a 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core swinging at 123 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power at 84 versus 83. 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 carbon face on Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 78). Its 7.2 twist weight against 6.3 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power costs $230, $20 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. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated: 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core with a Textured carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated, 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 Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated 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. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power at 8.3 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 123) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated to the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads on forgiveness by 10 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $230 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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