CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs Gearbox Pro Power Elongated
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, control, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated, which costs $200.
Power
Too close to call
94 vs 93
Spin
93 vs 79
Control
84 vs 74
Forgiveness
78 vs 66
Hand speed
120 vs 126 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$200 at IQ 76.6 vs $280 at IQ 83.4
Overall pick: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 · $280 · IQ 83.4
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 93Power94
- 84Control74
- 93Spin79
- 78Forgiveness66
- 80Sweet spot68
- 84Stability84
- 66Maneuverability64
- 82Pop95
- 84Touch68
- 86Consistency76
- 88Swing weight86
- 74Twist weight76
- 57Launch angle50
- 93Plow through93
- 88Softness44
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs Gearbox Pro 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 Pro Power Elongated |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $200 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.4 — better | 76.6 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 126 |
| 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 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Solid-span carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam full-foam core | Coreless carbon |
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 Power Elongated verdict
The coreless construction produces the hardest, most direct feel in the database. It is a specialist's tool, not a general recommendation.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 scores 88 against 44 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated — a 44-point gap. They are effectively level on maneuverability, swing weight, twist weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Gearbox Pro Power Elongated is $80 cheaper at $200.
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 44 points (88 vs 44).
Touch
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 16 points (84 vs 68).
Spin
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 14 points (93 vs 79).
Pop
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated leads by 13 points (95 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 1
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 78 vs 66, sweet spot 80 vs 68, consistency 86 vs 76. Twist weight 6.1 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
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 79, touch 84 vs 68, control 84 vs 74. 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 — spin 93 vs 79, touch 84 vs 68, control 84 vs 74. Swing weight 120 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Touch
- 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 44, forgiveness 78 vs 66. Its 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core at 8.4 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 if you want softness (+44), touch (+16), spin (+14). 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 Power Elongated
Take Gearbox Pro Power Elongated if you want pop (+13). Its swing weight of 126 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs Gearbox Pro Power Elongated FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 or the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (83.4 vs 76.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 44 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1, at 120 kg·cm² swing weight against 126 for Gearbox Pro 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 Pro Power Elongated?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated scores 94 for power against 93 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1. That comes from a 14 mm Coreless carbon core swinging at 126 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 at 84 versus 74. 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 79 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Power Elongated. In practice a 14-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1, with the higher forgiveness score (78 vs 66). Gearbox Pro Power Elongated actually carries the higher twist weight (6.3 vs 6.1), but CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 makes it back on sweet spot (80) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated costs $200, $80 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 Pro Power Elongated: 14 mm Coreless carbon core with a Solid-span carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.6 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 78 and sweet spot 80 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Gearbox Pro Power Elongated rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- 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 (120 vs 126) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads on softness by 44 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $280 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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