CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk Labs Project 006 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 hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Labs Project 006, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
93 vs 92
Spin
93 vs 87
Control
Too close to call
84 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
80 vs 78
Hand speed
120 vs 124 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$280 at IQ 83.7 vs $280 at IQ 83.4
Overall pick: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 · $280 · IQ 83.4
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 93Power92
- 84Control84
- 93Spin87
- 78Forgiveness80
- 80Sweet spot82
- 84Stability89
- 66Maneuverability65
- 82Pop90
- 84Touch80
- 86Consistency83
- 88Swing weight86
- 74Twist weight82
- 57Launch angle63
- 93Plow through92
- 88Softness74
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 | Selkirk Labs Project 006 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.4 | 83.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 124 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 | 6.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.6 | 5.75 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat |
| Core material | TruFoam full-foam core | Thermoformed polymer |
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.
Selkirk Labs Project 006 verdict
Selkirk's limited-run Labs build is unapologetically a power paddle. Plow-through and pop lead the field; touch play asks for a deliberate slower swing.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 scores 88 against 74 for Selkirk Labs Project 006 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, forgiveness, sweet spot, 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 14 points (88 vs 74).
Pop
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 8 points (82 vs 74).
Spin
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 6 points (93 vs 87).
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
Selkirk Labs Project 006
Selkirk Labs Project 006 is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 82 vs 74, stability 89 vs 84, forgiveness 80 vs 78. Twist weight 6.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.1 vs 83 on the weighted index). Pick on handle length — 5.75 in on the Labs Project 006, 5.6 in on the TruFoam Genesis 1.
- Spin
- Touch
- Consistency
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 87, touch 84 vs 80, power 93 vs 92. Swing weight 120 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Touch
- Power
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 74. 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?
Selkirk Labs Project 006
Take Selkirk Labs Project 006 if you want pop (+8), twist weight (+8), launch angle (+6). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 006 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 if you want softness (+14), spin (+6), touch (+4). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 review →Selkirk Labs Project 006 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project 006 or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (83.7 vs 83.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1, at 120 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk Labs Project 006 or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 scores 93 for power against 92 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 84 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 87 for the Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face on Selkirk Labs Project 006. In practice a 6-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006, with the higher forgiveness score (80 vs 78). Its 6.2 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?
- Both list at $280. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006: 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006, at 5.75 in of handle against 5.6 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Selkirk Labs Project 006 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 80 and sweet spot 82 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 1 at 8.4 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (120 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 to the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads on softness by 14 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $280 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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