CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power 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
- 90Power88
- 84Control86
- 90Spin90
- 88Forgiveness84
- 90Sweet spot86
- 88Stability88
- 70Maneuverability72
- 88Pop84
- 78Touch84
- 86Consistency88
- 80Swing weight78
- 88Twist weight84
- 56Launch angle54
- 88Plow through88
- 74Softness72
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 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 | JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 — better | $250 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.9 — better | 85.6 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 — better | 6.6 |
| 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 Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam single-piece core | Propulsion Core with foam edge |
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.
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 verdict
JOOLA's tennis-convert paddle. The 5.5 in handle, 118 swing weight and plow-through 88 reward a full swing, and spin 90 keeps those heavy drives inside the baseline.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is touch: JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 scores 84 against 78 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on power, control, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is $20 cheaper at $230.
Touch
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
Forgiveness
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
Sweet spot
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 4 points (90 vs 86).
Pop
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power 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
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 84, sweet spot 90 vs 86, 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 84.2 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and keep the $20.
- 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 85.5 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and keep the $20.
- 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 72, forgiveness 88 vs 84, twist weight 88 vs 84. Its 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core 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 (+4), sweet spot (+4), pop (+4). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power review →JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you want touch (+6). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 review →CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power or the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.9 vs 85.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — touch — JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. 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 JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power measures 90 on power against 88 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. 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?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 at 86 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 Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. 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 6.6. 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, $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 core with a Raw T700 carbon face. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 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 JOOLA Agassi Pro 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. 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 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 to the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads on touch by 6 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $230 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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