CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
Full-foam CRBN against JOOLA's foam-edge flagship at the top of the price bracket. Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (88.3 vs 87.9), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 87
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 92
Control
93 vs 89
Forgiveness
89 vs 85
Hand speed
113 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$249.95 at IQ 88.3 vs $280 at IQ 87.9
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 · $249.95 · IQ 88.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 87Power90
- 89Control93
- 92Spin93
- 89Forgiveness85
- 91Sweet spot87
- 90Stability90
- 74Maneuverability71
- 79Pop85
- 88Touch90
- 89Consistency92
- 78Swing weight79
- 91Twist weight85
- 58Launch angle55
- 82Plow through88
- 89Softness84
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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 Perseus Pro IV 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 | 88.3 — better |
| 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 | 6.5 |
| Shape | standard | hybrid |
| 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 | Gen 4 foam-injected 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 Perseus Pro IV 16 verdict
JOOLA's foam-era flagship. It keeps the Perseus hybrid footprint but adds perimeter foam, so drives leave hotter without the control numbers collapsing.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 scores 85 against 79 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on power, maneuverability, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is $30.05000000000001 cheaper at $249.95.
Pop
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 6 points (85 vs 79).
Twist weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 6 points (91 vs 85).
Plow through
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Softness
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 85, sweet spot 91 vs 87, twist weight 91 vs 85. 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.5 vs 87.3 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 and keep the $30.05000000000001.
- Control
- Power
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is a narrow pick at this level — plow through 88 vs 82, power 90 vs 87, control 93 vs 89. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Power
- Control
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 84, forgiveness 89 vs 85, twist weight 91 vs 85. Its 14 mm TruFoam full-foam 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 twist weight (+6), softness (+5), forgiveness (+4). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 if you want pop (+6), plow through (+6), control (+4). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.3 vs 87.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, at 113 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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 Perseus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 scores 90 for power against 87 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. That comes from a 16 mm Gen 4 foam-injected polymer core swinging at 118 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 at 93 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?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 scores 93 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 92 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 85). Its 7 twist weight against 6.5 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 costs $249.95, $30.05000000000001 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 Perseus Pro IV 16: 16 mm Gen 4 foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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 Perseus Pro IV 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 Perseus Pro IV 16 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 8.3 oz, though swing weight differs (113 vs 118) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads on pop by 6 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $280 vs $249.95, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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