CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid vs Selkirk Labs Project 006
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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Quick answer
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid wins this matchup for most players: it takes forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Labs Project 006, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 87
Control
Too close to call
86 vs 84
Forgiveness
88 vs 80
Hand speed
115 vs 124 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$270 at IQ 86.9 vs $280 at IQ 83.7
Overall pick: CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid · $270 · IQ 86.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power92
- 86Control84
- 90Spin87
- 88Forgiveness80
- 90Sweet spot82
- 90Stability89
- 74Maneuverability65
- 86Pop90
- 82Touch80
- 86Consistency83
- 76Swing weight86
- 88Twist weight82
- 56Launch angle63
- 88Plow through92
- 70Softness74
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid | Selkirk Labs Project 006 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $270 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.9 — better | 83.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 115 | 124 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7 — better | 6.2 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16.7 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.75 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat |
| Core material | Full TruFoam injected core | Thermoformed polymer |
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.
Selkirk Labs Project 006 verdict
Selkirk's limited-run Labs build is unapologetically a power paddle. Plow-through and pop lead the field; touch play asks for a deliberate slower swing.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is swing weight: Selkirk Labs Project 006 scores 86 against 76 for CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, consistency, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($280 vs $270) that it should not break the tie.
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 10 points (86 vs 76).
Maneuverability
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 9 points (74 vs 65).
Forgiveness
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
Sweet spot
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
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-5 TruFoam Hybrid
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 80, sweet spot 90 vs 82, twist weight 88 vs 82. 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
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 74 vs 65, forgiveness 88 vs 80, spin 90 vs 87. At 115 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.6 vs 85.8 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Labs Project 006, hybrid on the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (77.1 vs 78.2 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Labs Project 006, hybrid on the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project 006
Take Selkirk Labs Project 006 if you want swing weight (+10), launch angle (+7), pop (+4). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 006 review →CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid
Take CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid if you want maneuverability (+9), forgiveness (+8), sweet spot (+8). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid review →Selkirk Labs Project 006 vs CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project 006 or the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid?
- CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.9 vs 83.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid, at 115 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk Labs Project 006 or the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 scores 92 for power against 90 for CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid. That comes from a 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 124 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid at 86 versus 84. 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-5 TruFoam Hybrid scores 90 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 87 for the Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face on Selkirk Labs Project 006. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 80). Its 7 twist weight against 6.2 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006: 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006, at 5.75 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Selkirk Labs Project 006 avoids.
- 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. Selkirk Labs Project 006 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid at 8.3 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (115 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project 006 to the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads on swing weight by 10 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $280 vs $270, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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