CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 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 1 wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin and control on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
94 vs 93
Spin
93 vs 82
Control
84 vs 76
Forgiveness
Too close to call
78 vs 78
Hand speed
Too close to call
120 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$280 at IQ 83.4 vs $280 at IQ 80.9
Overall pick: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 · $280 · IQ 83.4
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 93Power94
- 84Control76
- 93Spin82
- 78Forgiveness78
- 80Sweet spot80
- 84Stability88
- 66Maneuverability70
- 82Pop90
- 84Touch70
- 86Consistency78
- 88Swing weight82
- 74Twist weight84
- 57Launch angle62
- 93Plow through92
- 88Softness56
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 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 Pro Integra Power 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.4 — better | 80.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 120 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Solid-span carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam full-foam core | Solid carbon 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.
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 verdict
The most raw power in the database. Power 94 and plow-through 92 come with a 120 swing weight — this is a serve-and-drive weapon, not a kitchen paddle.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 scores 88 against 56 for Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 — a 32-point gap. They are effectively level on power, plow through, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $280, so price cannot break the tie.
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 32 points (88 vs 56).
Touch
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 14 points (84 vs 70).
Spin
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 11 points (93 vs 82).
Twist weight
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 leads by 10 points (84 vs 74).
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 80.8 on the weighted index). Pick on handle length — 5.6 in on the TruFoam Genesis 1, 5.5 in on the Pro Integra Power 16.
- Twist weight
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 is the clearer pick at this level — spin 93 vs 82, touch 84 vs 70, control 84 vs 76. At 120 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 is the clearer pick at this level — touch 84 vs 70, spin 93 vs 82, control 84 vs 76. Swing weight 120 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Spin
- Control
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 56. 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 (+32), touch (+14), spin (+11). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 review →Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16
Take Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 if you want twist weight (+10), pop (+8), launch angle (+5). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 or the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (83.4 vs 80.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 32 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both swing at 120 kg·cm², and 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 Pro Integra Power 16?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 scores 94 for power against 93 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1. That comes from a 16 mm Solid carbon core swinging at 120 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 at 84 versus 76. 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 82 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16. In practice an 11-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 6.9.
- 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?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core with a Raw T700 carbon face. Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16: 16 mm Solid carbon core with a Solid-span 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?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 at 8.4 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight is identical at 120 kg·cm², so they will feel the same mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads on softness by 32 points; everything else is within 14 points. At $280 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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