CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 wins this matchup for most players: it takes hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, which costs $300.
Power
Too close to call
88 vs 87
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 92
Control
96 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 86
Hand speed
113 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$280 at IQ 87.9 vs $300 at IQ 89.1
Overall pick: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 · $280 · IQ 87.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 87Power88
- 89Control96
- 92Spin92
- 89Forgiveness86
- 91Sweet spot88
- 90Stability90
- 74Maneuverability73
- 79Pop80
- 88Touch94
- 89Consistency93
- 78Swing weight74
- 91Twist weight88
- 58Launch angle51
- 82Plow through86
- 89Softness80
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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 V 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 | 89.1 — 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 | 6.7 |
| 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 | KineticFrame 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 V 16 verdict
The 2026 control flagship. The KineticFrame build stiffens the perimeter without adding face pop, so resets land shorter and drives stay predictable — at the highest price in the database.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 89 against 80 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 — a 9-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, sweet spot, twist weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is $20 cheaper at $280.
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 9 points (89 vs 80).
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 7 points (96 vs 89).
Launch angle
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 7 points (58 vs 51).
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 6 points (94 vs 88).
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 89.2 on the weighted index). Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 and keep the $20.
- 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 88.4 on the weighted index). Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 and keep the $20.
- Control
- Touch
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — touch 94 vs 88, control 96 vs 89, plow through 86 vs 82. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- Plow through
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 80, forgiveness 89 vs 86, 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
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 if you want softness (+9), launch angle (+7), swing weight (+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 V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want control (+7), touch (+6), consistency (+4). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 87.9), 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 118 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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 V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 88 for power against 87 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. That comes from a 16 mm KineticFrame 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 V 16 at 96 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?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 86). Its 7 twist weight against 6.7 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 2 costs $280, $20 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 V 16: 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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 V 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 V 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 V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads on softness by 9 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $280 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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