CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid vs Selkirk Labs 008 Project 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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Quick answer
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Spin
90 vs 86
Control
Too close to call
86 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Hand speed
115 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$270 at IQ 86.9 vs $280 at IQ 85.2
Overall pick: CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid · $270 · IQ 86.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power90
- 86Control84
- 90Spin86
- 88Forgiveness86
- 90Sweet spot88
- 90Stability90
- 74Maneuverability72
- 86Pop86
- 82Touch78
- 86Consistency84
- 76Swing weight80
- 88Twist weight88
- 56Launch angle58
- 88Plow through90
- 70Softness70
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid vs Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 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 008 Project 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $270 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.9 — better | 85.2 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 115 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7 | 7 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw carbon fiber |
| Core material | Full TruFoam injected core | Foam-injected 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 008 Project 16 verdict
A Labs release built for plow-through. Twist weight 88 and stability 90 are among the highest pairings in the database — it simply does not twist on off-center hits.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is spin: CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid scores 90 against 86 for Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 — a 4-point gap. They are effectively level on control, forgiveness, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($280 vs $270) that it should not break the tie.
Spin
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 4 points (90 vs 86).
Touch
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 4 points (82 vs 78).
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 leads by 4 points (80 vs 76).
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 (86.9 vs 88.3 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Labs 008 Project 16, hybrid on the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
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 — spin 90 vs 86, touch 82 vs 78, control 86 vs 84. At 115 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.2 vs 85.8 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Labs 008 Project 16, hybrid on the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid.
- Spin
- Touch
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (77.6 vs 78.2 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Labs 008 Project 16, hybrid on the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid.
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16
Take Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 if you want swing weight (+4). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 review →CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid
Take CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid if you want spin (+4), touch (+4). 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 008 Project 16 vs CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 or the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid?
- CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.9 vs 85.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — 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 Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 or the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for power.
- 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 86 for the Raw carbon fiber face on Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16. In practice a 4-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 86). Twist weight is identical at 7, so the gap comes from sweet-spot size and face stability rather than resistance to twisting.
- 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 008 Project 16: 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core with a Raw carbon fiber 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. Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 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 8.4 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 Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 to the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads on spin by 4 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $280 vs $270, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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