CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
The full-foam Genesis line splits mostly on shape and swing weight, which is exactly what buyers ask about. Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1, which costs $280.
Power
93 vs 87
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 92
Control
89 vs 84
Forgiveness
89 vs 78
Hand speed
113 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$280 at IQ 87.9 vs $280 at IQ 83.4
Overall pick: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 · $280 · IQ 87.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 93Power87
- 84Control89
- 93Spin92
- 78Forgiveness89
- 80Sweet spot91
- 84Stability90
- 66Maneuverability74
- 82Pop79
- 84Touch88
- 86Consistency89
- 88Swing weight78
- 74Twist weight91
- 57Launch angle58
- 93Plow through82
- 88Softness89
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 | CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.4 | 87.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 113 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 | 7 — better |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.6 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam full-foam core | TruFoam full-foam core |
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 verdict
The elongated Genesis is the heaviest, most leveraged paddle in the TruFoam line. Full foam replaces the honeycomb core entirely, which is why it holds a plush, long-dwell feel at a 14 mm thickness that would normally play stiff.
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 verdict
The forgiving shape in the Genesis line. It trades the elongated model's reach for a wide face, the highest twist weight of the three, and a noticeably easier reset at the kitchen.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 91 against 74 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 — a 17-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, consistency, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $280, so price cannot break the tie.
Twist weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 17 points (91 vs 74).
Forgiveness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 11 points (89 vs 78).
Sweet spot
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 11 points (91 vs 80).
Plow through
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 11 points (93 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 TruFoam Genesis 2
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 91 vs 74, forgiveness 89 vs 78, sweet spot 91 vs 80. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 78, maneuverability 74 vs 66, control 89 vs 84. At 113 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Maneuverability
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87 vs 86 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the TruFoam Genesis 1, standard on the TruFoam Genesis 2.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 91 vs 74, forgiveness 89 vs 78, softness 89 vs 88. Its 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 if you want plow through (+11), swing weight (+10), power (+6). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 if you want twist weight (+17), forgiveness (+11), sweet spot (+11). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.9 vs 83.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 17 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, at 113 kg·cm² swing weight against 120 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 scores 93 for power against 87 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. That comes from a 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core swinging at 120 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 at 89 versus 84.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 92 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 78). Its 7 twist weight against 6.1 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Both list at $280. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Yes — both use a 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core with a Raw T700 carbon face, so construction is not a deciding factor here.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1, at 5.6 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 at 8.3 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (113 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads on twist weight by 17 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $280 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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