CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 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 Project Boomstik Elongated 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 83.4), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
95 vs 93
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 91
Control
Too close to call
84 vs 84
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
88 vs 78
Hand speed
Too close to call
118 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$280 at IQ 83.4 vs $332.99 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 · $332.99 · IQ 87.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 93Power95
- 84Control84
- 93Spin91
- 78Forgiveness88
- 80Sweet spot89
- 84Stability92
- 66Maneuverability66
- 82Pop90
- 84Touch80
- 86Consistency85
- 88Swing weight82
- 74Twist weight92
- 57Launch angle58
- 93Plow through93
- 88Softness72
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 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 Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.4 | 87.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | TruFoam full-foam core | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
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 Boomstik Elongated 16 verdict
The highest power score in the database, and the twist weight (7.2) to back it up. The MOI tuning system lets you dial the balance, but nothing turns a 118 swing weight into a fast-hands paddle.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 92 against 74 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 — an 18-point gap. They are effectively level on power, spin, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 is $52.99000000000001 cheaper at $280.
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 18 points (92 vs 74).
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 10 points (88 vs 78).
Sweet spot
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 9 points (89 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 Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 92 vs 74, forgiveness 88 vs 78, sweet spot 89 vs 80. Twist weight 7.2 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 83.6 on the weighted index). Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 and keep the $52.99000000000001.
- Forgiveness
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87 vs 86.3 on the weighted index). Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 and keep the $52.99000000000001.
- Touch
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 88 vs 72. 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 (+16), swing weight (+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 Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want twist weight (+18), forgiveness (+10), sweet spot (+9). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 83.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 18 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 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 Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 93 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1. That comes from a 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core swinging at 118 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 91 for the Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face on Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 78). Its 7.2 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?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 costs $280, $52.99000000000001 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. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16: 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core with a Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, at 5.8 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 Boomstik Elongated 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 89 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 at 8.25 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on twist weight by 18 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $280 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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