CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 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
- 89Control86
- 92Spin90
- 89Forgiveness84
- 91Sweet spot86
- 90Stability88
- 74Maneuverability72
- 79Pop84
- 88Touch84
- 89Consistency88
- 78Swing weight78
- 91Twist weight84
- 58Launch angle54
- 82Plow through88
- 89Softness72
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 | JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $250 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 — better | 85.6 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 113 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7 — better | 6.6 |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam full-foam core | Propulsion Core with foam edge |
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.
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 verdict
JOOLA's tennis-convert paddle. The 5.5 in handle, 118 swing weight and plow-through 88 reward a full swing, and spin 90 keeps those heavy drives inside the baseline.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 89 against 72 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 — a 17-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is $30 cheaper at $250.
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 17 points (89 vs 72).
Twist weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 7 points (91 vs 84).
Plow through
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Forgiveness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 5 points (89 vs 84).
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 2
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 84, sweet spot 91 vs 86, twist weight 91 vs 84. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 84, control 89 vs 86, touch 88 vs 84. At 113 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $30.
- Touch
- Spin
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 89 vs 72, forgiveness 89 vs 84, twist weight 91 vs 84. Its 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 if you want softness (+17), twist weight (+7), forgiveness (+5). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 review →JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you want plow through (+6), pop (+5). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 or the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.9 vs 85.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 17 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, at 113 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 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 JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 measures 88 on power against 87 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. That comes from a 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core swinging at 118 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 at 89 versus 86. 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 Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Agassi Pro 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 6.6. 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?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 costs $250, $30 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 2: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core core with a Raw T700 carbon face. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 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 JOOLA Agassi Pro 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. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 at 8.3 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (113 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads on softness by 17 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $280 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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