CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Six Zero Coral Pro
The two foam platforms competing for the same premium upgrade budget. Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Coral Pro takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Coral Pro wins this matchup for most players: it takes power and value on Paddle DNA against the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis, which costs $260.
Power
90 vs 84
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Forgiveness
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Hand speed
110 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$240 at IQ 88.5 vs $260 at IQ 87.9
Overall pick: Six Zero Coral Pro · $240 · IQ 88.5
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 84Power90
- 92Control90
- 90Spin93
- 90Forgiveness89
- 90Sweet spot90
- 88Stability89
- 76Maneuverability75
- 78Pop84
- 90Touch88
- 92Consistency90
- 74Swing weight76
- 86Twist weight88
- 48Launch angle55
- 84Plow through85
- 84Softness84
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Six Zero Coral Pro specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis | Six Zero Coral Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $260 | $240 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 | 88.5 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 110 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.1 — better | 6.9 |
| Shape | widebody | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 16.4 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | High-grit textured carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam unibody | EP core with floating EVA foam band |
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.
Six Zero Coral Pro verdict
Six Zero's tectonic core gives the Coral Pro unusual dwell time for a paddle this powerful, and the grit surface is among the few that survives a full season of spin.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is launch angle: Six Zero Coral Pro scores 55 against 48 for CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis — a 7-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, control, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Coral Pro is $20 cheaper at $240.
Launch angle
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 7 points (55 vs 48).
Power
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Pop
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 6 points (84 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 (89.5 vs 89.3 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Coral Pro and keep the $20.
- Consistency
- Forgiveness
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.3 vs 87.5 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Coral Pro and keep the $20.
- Power
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.3 vs 87.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Coral Pro and keep the $20.
- Power
- Spin
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86 vs 86.1 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Coral Pro and keep the $20.
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis
Take CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis if you prefer a widebody face and a 5 in handle and a 16 mm TruFoam unibody core — it gives up nothing measurable to Six Zero Coral Pro.
Read the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis review →Six Zero Coral Pro
Take Six Zero Coral Pro if you want launch angle (+7), power (+6), pop (+6). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro review →CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Six Zero Coral Pro FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis or the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.5 vs 87.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — launch angle — Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 7 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis, at 110 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Six Zero Coral Pro. 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 Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Six Zero Coral Pro scores 90 for power against 84 for CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis. That comes from a 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis at 92 versus 90. 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro scores 93 for spin off its High-grit textured carbon face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 89). Its 7.1 twist weight against 6.9 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Coral Pro costs $240, $20 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. Six Zero Coral Pro: 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core with a High-grit textured carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, 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 Six Zero Coral Pro 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. Six Zero Coral Pro 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 116) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis to the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Coral Pro leads on launch angle by 7 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $260 vs $240, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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