CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
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 and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, which costs $170.
Power
84 vs 79
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
93 vs 92
Forgiveness
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Hand speed
110 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
$170 at IQ 87.7 vs $260 at IQ 87.9
Overall pick: CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis · $260 · IQ 87.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 84Power79
- 92Control93
- 90Spin90
- 90Forgiveness90
- 90Sweet spot91
- 88Stability92
- 76Maneuverability70
- 78Pop73
- 90Touch89
- 92Consistency91
- 74Swing weight78
- 86Twist weight93
- 48Launch angle54
- 84Plow through82
- 84Softness84
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 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 Double Black Diamond Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $260 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 — better | 87.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 110 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.1 — better | 7 |
| Shape | widebody | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.2 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam unibody | Thermoformed polymer |
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 Double Black Diamond Control verdict
The best stability-to-price ratio in the database. Twist weight is near CRBN levels for sixty dollars less.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control scores 93 against 86 for CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis — a 7-point gap. They are effectively level on plow through, control, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is $90 cheaper at $170.
Twist weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 7 points (93 vs 86).
Maneuverability
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads by 6 points (76 vs 70).
Launch angle
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 6 points (54 vs 48).
Power
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads by 5 points (84 vs 79).
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 91.4 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $90.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.3 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $90.
- Maneuverability
- Power
- 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 — power 84 vs 79, maneuverability 76 vs 70, plow through 84 vs 82. Swing weight 110 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Maneuverability
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86 vs 87.3 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $90.
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis
Take CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis if you want maneuverability (+6), power (+5), pop (+5). 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 Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want twist weight (+7), launch angle (+6), stability (+4). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control review →CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.9 vs 87.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 7 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis, at 110 kg·cm² swing weight against 117 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. 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 Double Black Diamond Control?
- CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis scores 84 for power against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. 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?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control at 93 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 off the same Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 7.1 and 7.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control costs $170, $90 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 Double Black Diamond Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, at 5.2 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- 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 Double Black Diamond Control rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control to the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads on twist weight by 7 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $260 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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