CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 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
- 90Power83
- 84Control90
- 90Spin92
- 88Forgiveness89
- 90Sweet spot91
- 88Stability88
- 70Maneuverability80
- 88Pop78
- 78Touch89
- 86Consistency90
- 80Swing weight71
- 88Twist weight88
- 56Launch angle57
- 88Plow through76
- 74Softness83
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs JOOLA Magnus 3S 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 Magnus 3S 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 | $230 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.9 | 87.6 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 110 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 — better | 7 |
| Shape | widebody | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | TruFoam single-piece core | Propulsion polymer |
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 Magnus 3S 16 verdict
The widebody in the JOOLA range. Sweet spot and twist weight are the story here — it is the easiest premium JOOLA to hit clean, and hands battles are noticeably quicker.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is plow through: CRBN 1X TruFoam Power scores 88 against 76 for JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, forgiveness, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($230 vs $230) that it should not break the tie.
Plow through
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 12 points (88 vs 76).
Touch
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 11 points (89 vs 78).
Maneuverability
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 10 points (80 vs 70).
Pop
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 10 points (88 vs 78).
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 89.4 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — widebody on the 1X TruFoam Power, standard on the Magnus 3S 16.
- Consistency
- Control
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 80 vs 70, touch 89 vs 78, control 90 vs 84. At 110 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- 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 85.2 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — widebody on the 1X TruFoam Power, standard on the Magnus 3S 16.
- Touch
- Maneuverability
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 83 vs 74, forgiveness 89 vs 88. Its 16 mm Propulsion polymer core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power if you want plow through (+12), pop (+10), swing weight (+9). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power review →JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
Take JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 if you want touch (+11), maneuverability (+10), softness (+9). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 review →CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power or the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.6 vs 85.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16, at 110 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 JOOLA Magnus 3S 16?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power measures 90 on power against 83 for JOOLA Magnus 3S 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 Magnus 3S 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?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 scores 92 for spin off its Raw carbon friction face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. In practice a 2-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 JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (89) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $0 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 core with a Raw T700 carbon face. JOOLA Magnus 3S 16: 16 mm Propulsion polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16, at 5.25 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 91 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?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power to the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads on plow through by 12 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $230 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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