CRBN-3X Power Series vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Both land on the same overall IQ score (87.9), so the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN-3X Power Series wins this matchup for most players: it takes value on Paddle DNA against the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
87 vs 87
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 92
Control
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 89
Hand speed
Too close to call
113 vs 114 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$170 at IQ 87.9 vs $280 at IQ 87.9
Overall pick: CRBN-3X Power Series · $170 · IQ 87.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 87Power87
- 90Control89
- 93Spin92
- 89Forgiveness89
- 90Sweet spot91
- 88Stability90
- 74Maneuverability74
- 84Pop79
- 88Touch88
- 89Consistency89
- 74Swing weight78
- 88Twist weight91
- 55Launch angle58
- 84Plow through82
- 78Softness89
CRBN-3X Power Series vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN-3X Power Series | CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $170 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 | 87.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 114 | 113 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 7 — better |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edges | TruFoam full-foam core |
CRBN-3X Power Series verdict
The 3X keeps the 1X length but widens the face to 7.5 in and shortens the handle to 5.25 in, which buys a noticeably larger sweet spot at the cost of two-handed backhand room.
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 verdict
The forgiving shape in the Genesis line. It trades the elongated model's reach for a wide face, the highest twist weight of the three, and a noticeably easier reset at the kitchen.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 89 against 78 for CRBN-3X Power Series — an 11-point gap. They are effectively level on twist weight, launch angle, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN-3X Power Series is $110 cheaper at $170.
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 11 points (89 vs 78).
Pop
CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 5 points (84 vs 79).
Swing weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 4 points (78 vs 74).
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 vs 89.9 on the weighted index). Take CRBN-3X Power Series and keep the $110.
- 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 (86.9 vs 86.5 on the weighted index). Take CRBN-3X Power Series and keep the $110.
- Control
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.7 vs 86 on the weighted index). Take CRBN-3X Power Series and keep the $110.
- Plow through
- Spin
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 89 vs 78, twist weight 91 vs 88. Its 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
CRBN-3X Power Series
Take CRBN-3X Power Series if you want pop (+5). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN-3X Power Series review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 if you want softness (+11), swing weight (+4). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 review →CRBN-3X Power Series vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN-3X Power Series or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both carry the same overall Paddle IQ score (87.9). The split is trait by trait — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads on softness by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, at 113 kg·cm² swing weight against 114 for CRBN-3X Power Series. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN-3X Power Series or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 87 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN-3X Power Series at 90 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?
- CRBN-3X Power Series scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 92 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. In practice a 1-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 89 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.6 and 7.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN-3X Power Series costs $170, $110 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-3X Power Series: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edges core with a Raw T700 carbon face. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.25 in handle.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN-3X Power Series is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN-3X Power Series at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (114 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth switching between the CRBN-3X Power Series and the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads on softness by 11 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $170 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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