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CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16

Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.

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CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid

CRBN

CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid

87$270
Check price on Amazon$281
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JOOLA Agassi Pro 16

JOOLA

Agassi Pro 16

86$250
Buy Direct from JOOLA$229.95
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Quick answer

CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid wins this matchup for most players: it takes forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16, which costs $229.95.

Overall pick: CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid · $270 · IQ 86.9

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-5 TruFoam Hybrid vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 specs

Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.

Head-to-head specification comparison of the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid and the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16.
SpecCRBN-5 TruFoam HybridJOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Street price(USD)$270$250 — better
IQ score(/ 100)86.9 — better85.6
Weight(oz)8.38.3
Core thickness(mm)1416
Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster115118
Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable7 — better6.6
Shapehybridelongated
Face length(in)16.316.5
Face width(in)7.67.5
Handle length(in)5.55.5
Grip circumference(in)4.254.25
SurfaceRaw T700 carbonRaw Toray T700 carbon
Core materialFull TruFoam injected corePropulsion Core with foam edge

CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid verdict

The widest sweet-spot score 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

Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is forgiveness: 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 $40.05000000000001 cheaper at $229.95.

  • Forgiveness

    CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).

  • Sweet spot

    CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 4 points (90 vs 86).

  • Twist weight

    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

Narrow

CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid

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
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Intermediate

3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments

Toss-up

Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.2 vs 84.9 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $40.05000000000001.

  • Forgiveness
  • Maneuverability
  • Power

Advanced / tournament

4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles

Toss-up

Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.5 vs 85.8 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $40.05000000000001.

  • Power
  • Maneuverability

Arm-sensitive players

Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load

Toss-up

Too close to call on the traits that matter here (77.5 vs 78.2 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $40.05000000000001.

  • Forgiveness
  • Twist weight

Which one should you buy?

JOOLA Agassi Pro 16

Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you prefer an elongated face and a 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core — it gives up nothing measurable to CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid.

Read the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 review →

CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid

Take 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.

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JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid FAQ

Which is better, the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 or the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid?
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-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 4 points.
Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
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 JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 or the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid?
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid scores 90 for power against 88 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. That comes from a 14 mm Full TruFoam injected core swinging at 115 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 86 for control.
Which paddle spins the ball more?
Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin.
Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 84). Its 7 twist weight against 6.6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
Is the price difference worth it?
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 costs $229.95, $40.05000000000001 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?
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid: 14 mm Full TruFoam injected 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 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
Which one is better for beginners?
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. JOOLA Agassi Pro 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 8.3 oz, though swing weight differs (118 vs 115) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 to the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid?
Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads on forgiveness by 4 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $229.95 vs $270, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.

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