CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (85.2 vs 83.4), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Spin
93 vs 86
Control
Too close to call
84 vs 84
Forgiveness
86 vs 78
Hand speed
Too close to call
118 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$280 at IQ 85.2 vs $280 at IQ 83.4
Overall pick: Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 · $280 · IQ 85.2
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 93Power90
- 84Control84
- 93Spin86
- 78Forgiveness86
- 80Sweet spot88
- 84Stability90
- 66Maneuverability72
- 82Pop86
- 84Touch78
- 86Consistency84
- 88Swing weight80
- 74Twist weight88
- 57Launch angle58
- 93Plow through90
- 88Softness70
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs Selkirk Labs 008 Project 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 | Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.4 | 85.2 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 | 7 — 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 | Raw carbon fiber |
| Core material | TruFoam full-foam core | Foam-injected 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 008 Project 16 verdict
A Labs release built for plow-through. Twist weight 88 and stability 90 are among the highest pairings in the database — it simply does not twist on off-center hits.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 scores 88 against 70 for Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 — an 18-point gap. They are effectively level on power, plow through, consistency, 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 18 points (88 vs 70).
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 leads by 14 points (88 vs 74).
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 leads by 8 points (86 vs 78).
Sweet spot
Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
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 008 Project 16
Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 88 vs 74, forgiveness 86 vs 78, sweet spot 88 vs 80. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83 vs 82.5 on the weighted index). Pick on handle length — 5.6 in on the TruFoam Genesis 1, 5.5 in on the Labs 008 Project 16.
- Spin
- Touch
- Power
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 78, power 93 vs 90. 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 70. 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 (+18), swing weight (+8), spin (+7). 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 008 Project 16
Take Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 if you want twist weight (+14), forgiveness (+8), sweet spot (+8). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 or the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16?
- Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.2 vs 83.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 18 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16, at 118 kg·cm² swing weight against 120 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1. 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 Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 scores 93 for power against 90 for Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16. 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 86 for the Raw carbon fiber face on Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16. In practice a 7-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 78). Its 7 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?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core with a Raw T700 carbon face. Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16: 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core with a Raw carbon fiber 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?
- Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 and sweet spot 88 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.4 oz, though swing weight differs (120 vs 118) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 to the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads on softness by 18 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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