CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 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
- 86Control89
- 90Spin94
- 88Forgiveness90
- 90Sweet spot91
- 90Stability90
- 74Maneuverability70
- 86Pop84
- 82Touch86
- 86Consistency89
- 76Swing weight76
- 88Twist weight90
- 56Launch angle54
- 88Plow through86
- 70Softness78
CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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 | Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $270 | $220 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.9 | 88.2 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 115 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7 | 7 |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Aramid fiber |
| Core material | Full TruFoam injected core | Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls |
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.
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 verdict
The edgeless Ruby. Removing the edge guard adds face area and twist weight (7.0) to a paddle that already had one of the most durable spin surfaces in the sport.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 78 against 70 for CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid — a 8-point gap. They are effectively level on control, consistency, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is $50 cheaper at $220.
Softness
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 8 points (78 vs 70).
Spin
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 4 points (94 vs 90).
Maneuverability
CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 4 points (74 vs 70).
Touch
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 4 points (86 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (88.3 vs 90 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 and keep the $50.
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
- 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 86.2 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 and keep the $50.
- Spin
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 86.5 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 and keep the $50.
- Spin
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 78 vs 70, forgiveness 90 vs 88, twist weight 90 vs 88. Its 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core at 8.2 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid
Take CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid if you want maneuverability (+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 →Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you want softness (+8), spin (+4), touch (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 review →CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 86.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid, at 115 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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 Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid measures 90 on power against 88 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 at 89 versus 86. 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 94 for spin off its Aramid fiber face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid. In practice a 4-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 7. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 costs $220, $50 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. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with a Aramid fiber 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 115) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid to the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads on softness by 8 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $270 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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