CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis X
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN TruFoam Genesis X 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 X wins this matchup for most players: it takes control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
93 vs 91
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Control
88 vs 84
Forgiveness
86 vs 78
Hand speed
Too close to call
119 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$270 at IQ 87 vs $280 at IQ 83.4
Overall pick: CRBN TruFoam Genesis X · $270 · IQ 87
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 93Power91
- 84Control88
- 93Spin90
- 78Forgiveness86
- 80Sweet spot88
- 84Stability90
- 66Maneuverability70
- 82Pop87
- 84Touch85
- 86Consistency88
- 88Swing weight82
- 74Twist weight87
- 57Launch angle58
- 93Plow through89
- 88Softness88
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis X 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 X |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $270 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.4 | 87 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 119 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 | 6.7 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam full-foam core | Full TruFoam 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 X verdict
The elongated end of the TruFoam family. Full-foam construction keeps resets soft while the extra length adds the reach the Genesis 1 gives up.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: CRBN TruFoam Genesis X scores 87 against 74 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 — a 13-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, power, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($280 vs $270) that it should not break the tie.
Twist weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 13 points (87 vs 74).
Forgiveness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 8 points (86 vs 78).
Sweet spot
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
Stability
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 6 points (90 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
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 87 vs 74, forgiveness 86 vs 78, sweet spot 88 vs 80. Twist weight 6.7 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 X
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 86 vs 78, control 88 vs 84, maneuverability 70 vs 66. At 119 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Control
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87 vs 86.5 on the weighted index). Pick on handle length — 5.6 in on the TruFoam Genesis 1, 5.5 in on the TruFoam Genesis X.
- Plow through
- Spin
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 87 vs 74, forgiveness 86 vs 78. Its 16 mm Full TruFoam core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 if you want swing weight (+6), plow through (+4). 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 X
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis X if you want twist weight (+13), forgiveness (+8), sweet spot (+8). Its swing weight of 119 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis X review →Where to Buy
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CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis X FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis X?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87 vs 83.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 13 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X, at 119 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 X?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 scores 93 for power against 91 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis X. 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 X at 88 versus 84. 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?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN TruFoam Genesis X. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 78). Its 6.7 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?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core with a Raw T700 carbon face. CRBN TruFoam Genesis X: 16 mm Full TruFoam core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1, at 5.6 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 TruFoam Genesis 1 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 and sweet spot 88 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 X at 8.3 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (119 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis X?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads on twist weight by 13 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $280 vs $270, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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