CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power88
- 86Control86
- 90Spin90
- 88Forgiveness84
- 90Sweet spot86
- 90Stability88
- 74Maneuverability72
- 86Pop84
- 82Touch84
- 86Consistency88
- 76Swing weight78
- 88Twist weight84
- 56Launch angle54
- 88Plow through88
- 70Softness72
CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid | JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $270 | $250 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.9 — better | 85.6 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 115 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7 — better | 6.6 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Full TruFoam injected core | Propulsion Core with foam edge |
CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid verdict
The widest sweet spot we have measured in the TruFoam line. Twist weight 88 with sweet spot 90 means off-center contact barely changes the ball, which is why foam paddles keep winning tournaments.
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 verdict
JOOLA's tennis-convert paddle. The 5.5 in handle, 118 swing weight and plow-through 88 reward a full swing, and spin 90 keeps those heavy drives inside the baseline.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is forgiveness: CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid scores 88 against 84 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 — a 4-point gap. They are effectively level on power, stability, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is $20 cheaper at $250.
Forgiveness
CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
Sweet spot
CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 4 points (90 vs 86).
Twist weight
CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
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 CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid
CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 84, sweet spot 90 vs 86, twist weight 88 vs 84. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.9 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $20.
- Forgiveness
- Maneuverability
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $20.
- Power
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (78.2 vs 77.5 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $20.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid
Take CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid if you want forgiveness (+4), sweet spot (+4), twist weight (+4). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid review →JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you prefer a elongated face and a 5.5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid.
Read the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 review →CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid or the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.9 vs 85.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 4 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid, at 115 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid or the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid measures 90 on power against 88 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. That comes from a 14 mm Full TruFoam injected core core swinging at 115 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid at 86 versus 86. Its 14 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 CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid scores 90 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid, with 7 twist weight against 6.6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 costs $250, $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 CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid: 14 mm Full TruFoam injected core core with a Raw T700 carbon face. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid at 8.3 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (115 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 to the CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads on forgiveness by 4 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $270 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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