CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, which costs $333.
Power
84 vs 71
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
94 vs 92
Forgiveness
90 vs 82
Hand speed
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
98 vs 110 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$260 at IQ 87.9 vs $333 at IQ 84.1
Overall pick: CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis · $260 · IQ 87.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 84Power71
- 92Control94
- 90Spin90
- 90Forgiveness82
- 90Sweet spot81
- 88Stability84
- 76Maneuverability97
- 78Pop70
- 90Touch92
- 92Consistency87
- 74Swing weight47
- 86Twist weight77
- 48Launch angle46
- 84Plow through59
- 84Softness90
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $260 — better | $333 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 — better | 84.1 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 110 | 98 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.1 — better | 6.5 |
| Shape | widebody | standard |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 15.95 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.6 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Multistrata T700 Carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam unibody | BoomCore™ |
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis verdict
The widest sweet spot CRBN has produced. Forgiveness 90, sweet spot 90 and control 92 make it the softest-landing tournament paddle we have tested.
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 verdict
The widebody Boomstik keeps BoomCore's power but spreads it across a 15.95 x 8.0 in face, which is the most forgiving version of Selkirk's flagship platform.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is swing weight: CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis scores 74 against 47 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 — a 27-point gap. They are effectively level on control, touch, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis is $73 cheaper at $260.
Swing weight
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads by 27 points (74 vs 47).
Plow through
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads by 25 points (84 vs 59).
Maneuverability
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads by 21 points (97 vs 76).
Power
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads by 13 points (84 vs 71).
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 2X TruFoam Genesis
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis is the clearer pick at this level — sweet spot 90 vs 81, forgiveness 90 vs 82, twist weight 86 vs 77. Twist weight 7.1 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.3 vs 88.4 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis and keep the $73.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis is a narrow pick at this level — plow through 84 vs 59, power 84 vs 71. Swing weight 110 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis and keep the $73.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis
Take CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis if you want swing weight (+27), plow through (+25), power (+13). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 if you want maneuverability (+21), softness (+6). Its swing weight of 98 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 review →CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16?
- CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.9 vs 84.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads by 27 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, at 98 kg·cm² swing weight against 110 for CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16?
- CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis scores 84 for power against 71 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16. That comes from a 16 mm TruFoam unibody core swinging at 110 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 at 94 versus 92. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 82). Its 7.1 twist weight against 6.5 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis costs $260, $73 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 2X TruFoam Genesis: 16 mm TruFoam unibody core with a Raw T700 carbon face. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16: 16 mm BoomCore™ core with a Multistrata T700 Carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, at 5.6 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 Boomstik Widebody 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.2 oz, though swing weight differs (110 vs 98) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 to the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads on swing weight by 27 points; everything else is within 25 points. At $260 vs $333, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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