CRBN CRBN-1X vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 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
- 89Power87
- 89Control89
- 94Spin92
- 86Forgiveness89
- 88Sweet spot91
- 89Stability90
- 71Maneuverability74
- 83Pop79
- 87Touch88
- 89Consistency89
- 79Swing weight78
- 88Twist weight91
- 57Launch angle58
- 88Plow through82
- 78Softness89
Specs
| $220 | Price | $280 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.3 oz |
| 119 | Swing weight | 113 |
| 6.6 | Twist weight | 7 |
| elongated | Shape | standard |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
CRBN CRBN-1X verdict
The spin-first elongated build for players who care about how a paddle is made. Foam-injected edge walls widen the sweet spot on a shape that usually punishes off-center contact.
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 verdict
The forgiving shape in the Genesis line. It trades the elongated model's reach for a wide face, the highest twist weight of the three, and a noticeably easier reset at the kitchen.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 89 against 78 for CRBN CRBN-1X — a 11-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, sweet spot, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN CRBN-1X is $60 cheaper at $220.
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 11 points (89 vs 78).
Plow through
CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Pop
CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 4 points (83 vs 79).
Which one should you buy?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 if you want softness (+11). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 review →CRBN CRBN-1X
Take CRBN CRBN-1X if you want plow through (+6), pop (+4). Its swing weight of 119 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN CRBN-1X review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs CRBN CRBN-1X FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 or the CRBN CRBN-1X?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.9 vs 87.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, at 113 kg·cm² swing weight against 119 for CRBN CRBN-1X. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 or the CRBN CRBN-1X?
- CRBN CRBN-1X measures 89 on power against 87 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. That comes from a 16 mm Foam-injected edge-wall polymer core swinging at 119 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 at 89 versus 89. Its 14 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 CRBN-1X scores 94 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 92 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, with 7 twist weight against 6.6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 carries the higher forgiveness score (89) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN CRBN-1X costs $220, $60 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 TruFoam Genesis 2: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core core with a Raw T700 carbon face. CRBN CRBN-1X: 16 mm Foam-injected edge-wall polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN CRBN-1X, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which CRBN CRBN-1X avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN CRBN-1X rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 at 8.3 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (113 vs 119) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN CRBN-1X to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads on softness by 11 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $280 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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