CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16
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 and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Spin
90 vs 86
Control
Too close to call
84 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Hand speed
Too close to call
117 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$230 at IQ 85.9 vs $280 at IQ 85.2
Overall pick: CRBN 1X TruFoam Power · $230 · IQ 85.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power90
- 84Control84
- 90Spin86
- 88Forgiveness86
- 90Sweet spot88
- 88Stability90
- 70Maneuverability72
- 88Pop86
- 78Touch78
- 86Consistency84
- 80Swing weight80
- 88Twist weight88
- 56Launch angle58
- 88Plow through90
- 74Softness70
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs Selkirk Labs 008 Project 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 | Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.9 — better | 85.2 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 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 | Raw carbon fiber |
| Core material | TruFoam single-piece core | Foam-injected 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 008 Project 16 verdict
A Labs release built for plow-through. Twist weight 88 and stability 90 are among the highest pairings in the database — it simply does not twist on off-center hits.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is spin: CRBN 1X TruFoam Power scores 90 against 86 for Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 — a 4-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, sweet spot, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is $50 cheaper at $230.
Spin
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 4 points (90 vs 86).
Softness
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 4 points (74 vs 70).
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 (86.9 vs 87.8 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and keep the $50.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.5 vs 83.3 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and keep the $50.
- Spin
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.2 vs 84.4 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and keep the $50.
- Spin
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 70, forgiveness 88 vs 86. Its 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16
Take Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 if you prefer an elongated face and a 5.5 in handle and a 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core — it gives up nothing measurable to CRBN 1X TruFoam Power.
Read the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 review →CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power if you want spin (+4), softness (+4). 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 008 Project 16 vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 or the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.9 vs 85.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 4 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 or the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for power.
- 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 86 for the Raw carbon fiber face on Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16. 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 86). Its 7.2 twist weight against 7 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?
- Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16: 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core with a Raw carbon fiber face. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power: 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs 008 Project 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 Selkirk Labs 008 Project 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. Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 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 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 to the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads on spin by 4 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $280 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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