CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
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
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A wins this matchup for most players: it takes hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis, which costs $260.
Power
Too close to call
84 vs 83
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
92 vs 92
Forgiveness
90 vs 79
Hand speed
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
105 vs 110 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
$220 at IQ 81.2 vs $260 at IQ 87.9
Overall pick: Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A · $220 · IQ 81.2
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 84Power83
- 92Control92
- 90Spin92
- 90Forgiveness79
- 90Sweet spot79
- 88Stability71
- 76Maneuverability87
- 78Pop75
- 90Touch92
- 92Consistency81
- 74Swing weight58
- 86Twist weight56
- 48Launch angle50
- 84Plow through69
- 84Softness84
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A 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 Hybrid UPA-A |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $260 | $220 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 — better | 81.2 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8.15 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 110 | 105 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.1 — better | 5.8 |
| Shape | widebody | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber |
| Core material | TruFoam unibody | ProPulsion Foam |
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 Hybrid UPA-A verdict
The UPA-A revision brings the Coral Pro under the new pro-tour surface limits. It is measurably tamer than the original Coral Pro, and it is the version that is tournament-legal going forward.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis scores 86 against 56 for Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A — a 30-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, spin, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A is $40 cheaper at $220.
Twist weight
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads by 30 points (86 vs 56).
Stability
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads by 17 points (88 vs 71).
Swing weight
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads by 16 points (74 vs 58).
Plow through
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads by 15 points (84 vs 69).
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 — twist weight 86 vs 56, stability 88 vs 71, forgiveness 90 vs 79. Twist weight 7.1 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.3 vs 87.3 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A and keep the $40.
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.3 vs 85.7 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A and keep the $40.
- Plow through
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 86 vs 56, forgiveness 90 vs 79. Its 16 mm TruFoam unibody core at 8.2 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis
Take CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis if you want twist weight (+30), stability (+17), swing weight (+16). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis review →Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Take Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A if you want maneuverability (+11). Its swing weight of 105 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A review →CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis or the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.9 vs 81.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads by 30 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A, at 105 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 Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis scores 84 for power against 83 for Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 92 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A scores 92 for spin off its Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis. In practice a 2-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 79). Its 7.1 twist weight against 5.8 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 Hybrid UPA-A costs $220, $40 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 Hybrid UPA-A: 16 mm ProPulsion Foam core with a Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A, 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 Hybrid UPA-A 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 Hybrid UPA-A rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A at 8.15 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (105 vs 110) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A to the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads on twist weight by 30 points; everything else is within 17 points. At $260 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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