CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 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
- 93Power93
- 84Control83
- 93Spin86
- 78Forgiveness78
- 80Sweet spot80
- 84Stability87
- 66Maneuverability70
- 82Pop89
- 84Touch80
- 86Consistency84
- 88Swing weight82
- 74Twist weight84
- 57Launch angle60
- 93Plow through91
- 88Softness68
Specs
| $280 | Price | $250 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.4 oz | Weight | 8.4 oz |
| 120 | Swing weight | 123 |
| 6.1 | Twist weight | 6.3 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Raw T700 carbon | Surface | Textured carbon |
| 5.6 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
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.
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated verdict
Gearbox's solid-span construction with a genuine power tune. It feels unlike any honeycomb paddle — firmer, more direct — and rewards players who already hit clean.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 scores 88 against 68 for Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated — a 20-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, launch angle, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated is $30 cheaper at $250.
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 20 points (88 vs 68).
Twist weight
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 10 points (84 vs 74).
Spin
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 7 points (93 vs 86).
Pop
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 7 points (89 vs 82).
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Take Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated if you want twist weight (+10), pop (+7), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 123 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 if you want softness (+20), spin (+7), swing weight (+6). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 review →Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (83.4 vs 83.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 20 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1, at 120 kg·cm² swing weight against 123 for Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated measures 93 on power against 93 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1. That comes from a 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core swinging at 123 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 at 84 versus 83. 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 TruFoam Genesis 1 scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 86 for the Textured carbon face on Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated. In practice a 7-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated, with 6.3 twist weight against 6.1. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated carries the higher forgiveness score (78) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated costs $250, $30 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?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated: 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core with a Textured carbon face. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core 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?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 78 and sweet spot 80 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated at 8.4 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (123 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 to the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads on softness by 20 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $250 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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