CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, spin and value on Paddle DNA against the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis, which costs $260.
Power
88 vs 84
Spin
94 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
92 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Hand speed
110 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$220 at IQ 88.2 vs $260 at IQ 87.9
Overall pick: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 · $220 · IQ 88.2
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 84Power88
- 92Control89
- 90Spin94
- 90Forgiveness90
- 90Sweet spot91
- 88Stability90
- 76Maneuverability70
- 78Pop84
- 90Touch86
- 92Consistency89
- 74Swing weight76
- 86Twist weight90
- 48Launch angle54
- 84Plow through86
- 84Softness78
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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 | Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $260 | $220 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 | 88.2 — 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 | 7 |
| Shape | widebody | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.7 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Aramid fiber |
| Core material | TruFoam unibody | Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls |
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 Infinity Ruby 16 verdict
The edgeless Ruby. Removing the edge guard adds face area and twist weight (7.0) to a paddle that already had one of the most durable spin surfaces in the sport.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is maneuverability: CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis scores 76 against 70 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on control, consistency, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is $40 cheaper at $220.
Maneuverability
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads by 6 points (76 vs 70).
Pop
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
Launch angle
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 6 points (54 vs 48).
Softness
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis 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 90 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 and keep the $40.
- 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 86.2 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 and keep the $40.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.3 vs 86.5 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 and keep the $40.
- Power
- Spin
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis is a narrow pick at this level — softness 84 vs 78. Its 16 mm TruFoam unibody core at 8.2 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis
Take CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis if you want maneuverability (+6), softness (+6), touch (+4). 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 Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you want pop (+6), launch angle (+6), power (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 review →CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 87.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis, at 110 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16. 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 Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 88 for power against 84 for CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls 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 89. 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 Infinity Ruby 16 scores 94 for spin off its Aramid fiber face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- 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 Infinity Ruby 16 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 Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with an Aramid fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, 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 Infinity Ruby 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. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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 116) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis to the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads on maneuverability by 6 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $260 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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