CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs Selkirk Labs Project 006
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.
Add a third paddle to this comparison →
Quick answer
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power wins this matchup for most players: it takes forgiveness, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Labs Project 006, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 87
Control
Too close to call
84 vs 84
Forgiveness
88 vs 80
Hand speed
117 vs 124 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$230 at IQ 85.9 vs $280 at IQ 83.7
Overall pick: CRBN 1X TruFoam Power · $230 · IQ 85.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power92
- 84Control84
- 90Spin87
- 88Forgiveness80
- 90Sweet spot82
- 88Stability89
- 70Maneuverability65
- 88Pop90
- 78Touch80
- 86Consistency83
- 80Swing weight86
- 88Twist weight82
- 56Launch angle63
- 88Plow through92
- 74Softness74
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN 1X TruFoam Power | Selkirk Labs Project 006 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.9 — better | 83.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 124 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 — better | 6.2 |
| Shape | widebody | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.7 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.75 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat |
| Core material | TruFoam single-piece core | Thermoformed 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.
Selkirk Labs Project 006 verdict
Selkirk's limited-run Labs build is unapologetically a power paddle. Plow-through and pop lead the field; touch play asks for a deliberate slower swing.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is forgiveness: CRBN 1X TruFoam Power scores 88 against 80 for Selkirk Labs Project 006 — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, consistency, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is $50 cheaper at $230.
Forgiveness
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
Sweet spot
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
Launch angle
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 7 points (63 vs 56).
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 6 points (86 vs 80).
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 80, sweet spot 90 vs 82, twist weight 88 vs 82. 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
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 80, maneuverability 70 vs 65, spin 90 vs 87. At 117 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Maneuverability
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.4 vs 84.6 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and keep the $50.
- Plow through
- Power
- Touch
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 — forgiveness 88 vs 80, twist weight 88 vs 82. Its 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power if you want forgiveness (+8), sweet spot (+8), twist weight (+6). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power review →Selkirk Labs Project 006
Take Selkirk Labs Project 006 if you want launch angle (+7), swing weight (+6), plow through (+4). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 006 review →CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.9 vs 83.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. 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 Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 scores 92 for power against 90 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. That comes from a 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 124 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 84 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power scores 90 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 87 for the Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face on Selkirk Labs Project 006. In practice a 3-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 80). Its 7.2 twist weight against 6.2 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, $50 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. Selkirk Labs Project 006: 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006, at 5.75 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Selkirk Labs Project 006 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. Selkirk Labs Project 006 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 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project 006 to the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads on forgiveness by 8 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $230 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
Related comparisons
The other matchups shoppers open in the same session as this one.
Also worth comparing
Head-to-heads that share DNA with this matchup — useful if you're still deciding between shapes, cores or price tiers.
- 1X TruFoam Power vs CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid
- 1X TruFoam Power vs Ultré Power 2
- 1X TruFoam Power vs Labs 008 Project 16
- 1X TruFoam Power vs Friction Pro Elongated V2
- Labs Project 006 vs GX2 Power Elongated
- Labs Project 006 vs Hyperion Pro V 16
- Labs Project 006 vs Hyperion CFS 16
- Labs Project 006 vs Loco 16mm Elongated
Top alternatives to both
Paddles that beat one of these two on a specific trait or on price.
Guides featuring these paddles
Still deciding? These buying guides put CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and Selkirk Labs Project 006 in context against the rest of the database.
Read the full reviews: CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and Selkirk Labs Project 006. Or build a different comparison, browse the full database or find paddles within 5% of your current one.