CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Both land on the same overall IQ score (83.4), so the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated, which costs $250.
Power
Too close to call
93 vs 93
Spin
93 vs 86
Control
Too close to call
84 vs 83
Forgiveness
Too close to call
78 vs 78
Hand speed
120 vs 123 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$250 at IQ 83.4 vs $280 at IQ 83.4
Overall pick: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 · $280 · IQ 83.4
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
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 | Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $250 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.4 | 83.4 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 123 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 | 6.3 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.6 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Textured carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam full-foam core | Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) |
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, 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 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 (80.5 vs 82.1 on the weighted index). Take Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated and keep the $30.
- Twist weight
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83 vs 81.6 on the weighted index). Take Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated and keep the $30.
- Spin
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 93 vs 86, touch 84 vs 80, plow through 93 vs 91. Swing weight 120 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Touch
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 88 vs 68. Its 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core at 8.4 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
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
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 vs Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 or the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both carry the same overall Paddle IQ score (83.4). The split is trait by trait — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads on softness 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 CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 or the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 93 for power.
- 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 78 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.1 and 6.3.
- 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?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core with a Raw T700 carbon face. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated: 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core with a Textured 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Forgiveness (78) and sweet spot (80) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.4 oz, though swing weight differs (120 vs 123) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth switching between the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 and 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 $280 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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