CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 87Power88
- 89Control89
- 92Spin90
- 89Forgiveness86
- 91Sweet spot88
- 90Stability90
- 74Maneuverability72
- 79Pop83
- 88Touch86
- 89Consistency88
- 78Swing weight76
- 91Twist weight86
- 58Launch angle55
- 82Plow through86
- 89Softness80
Specs
| $280 | Price | $275 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8 oz |
| 113 | Swing weight | 116 |
| 7 | Twist weight | 6.8 |
| standard | Shape | elongated |
| Raw T700 carbon | Surface | Toray T700 raw carbon with TXR grip texture |
| 5.25 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 verdict
The forgiving shape in the Genesis line. It trades the elongated model's reach for a wide face, the highest twist weight of the three, and a noticeably easier reset at the kitchen.
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 verdict
Gearbox's rib-suspended SSTCore feels unlike any honeycomb paddle: firmer through contact, quieter on resets, and unusually consistent shot to shot. You pay $275 for that engineering.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 89 against 80 for Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 — a 9-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, sweet spot, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($280 vs $275) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 9 points (89 vs 80).
Twist weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 5 points (91 vs 86).
Pop
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 leads by 4 points (83 vs 79).
Plow through
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 leads by 4 points (86 vs 82).
Which one should you buy?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 if you want softness (+9), twist weight (+5). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 review →Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16
Take Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 if you want pop (+4), plow through (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 or the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.9 vs 86.8), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 9 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, at 113 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 or the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16?
- Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 measures 88 on power against 87 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. That comes from a 16 mm SSTCore carbon-fibre ribs with Smart Dampen foam core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 at 89 versus 89. 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 2 scores 92 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Toray T700 raw carbon with TXR grip texture face on Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, with 7 twist weight against 6.8. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 carries the higher forgiveness score (89) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $5 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core core with a Raw T700 carbon face. Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16: 16 mm SSTCore carbon-fibre ribs with Smart Dampen foam core with a Toray T700 raw carbon with TXR grip texture face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads on softness by 9 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $280 vs $275, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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