CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, which costs $280.
Power
87 vs 83
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 92
Control
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 89
Hand speed
110 vs 113 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$230 at IQ 87.6 vs $280 at IQ 87.9
Overall pick: JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 · $230 · IQ 87.6
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 87Power83
- 89Control90
- 92Spin92
- 89Forgiveness89
- 91Sweet spot91
- 90Stability88
- 74Maneuverability80
- 79Pop78
- 88Touch89
- 89Consistency90
- 78Swing weight71
- 91Twist weight88
- 58Launch angle57
- 82Plow through76
- 89Softness83
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 | JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $230 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 — better | 87.6 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 113 | 110 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7 | 7 |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | TruFoam full-foam core | Propulsion polymer |
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 Magnus 3S 16 verdict
The widebody in the JOOLA range. Sweet spot and twist weight are the story here — it is the easiest premium JOOLA to hit clean, and hands battles are noticeably quicker.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is swing weight: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 78 against 71 for JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 — a 7-point gap. They are effectively level on twist weight, stability, control, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 is $50 cheaper at $230.
Swing weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 7 points (78 vs 71).
Maneuverability
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 6 points (80 vs 74).
Plow through
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 6 points (82 vs 76).
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 6 points (89 vs 83).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (89.9 vs 89.4 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 and keep the $50.
- Twist weight
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.5 vs 87.4 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 and keep the $50.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86 vs 85.2 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 and keep the $50.
- Plow through
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 89 vs 83, twist weight 91 vs 88. Its 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 if you want swing weight (+7), plow through (+6), softness (+6). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 review →JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
Take JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 if you want maneuverability (+6). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 or the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.9 vs 87.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 7 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16, at 110 kg·cm² swing weight against 113 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. 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 Magnus 3S 16?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 87 for power against 83 for JOOLA Magnus 3S 16. That comes from a 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core swinging at 113 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 at 90 versus 89. Its 16 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 92 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 89 on forgiveness, off the same 7 twist weight.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 costs $230, $50 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 with a Raw T700 carbon face. JOOLA Magnus 3S 16: 16 mm Propulsion polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.25 in handle.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Forgiveness (89) and sweet spot (91) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads on swing weight by 7 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $280 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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