CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Ronbus Tenon
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
Ronbus Tenon 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
Too close to call
88 vs 87
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
91 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 88
Hand speed
110 vs 113 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$180 at IQ 87.8 vs $280 at IQ 87.9
Overall pick: Ronbus Tenon · $180 · IQ 87.8
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 87Power88
- 89Control91
- 92Spin90
- 89Forgiveness88
- 91Sweet spot89
- 90Stability88
- 74Maneuverability78
- 79Pop83
- 88Touch89
- 89Consistency90
- 78Swing weight72
- 91Twist weight86
- 58Launch angle54
- 82Plow through82
- 89Softness85
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Ronbus Tenon specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 | Ronbus Tenon |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $180 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 — better | 87.8 |
| 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 — better | 6.7 |
| Shape | standard | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam full-foam core | Foam-perimeter thermoformed 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.
Ronbus Tenon verdict
Ronbus doing what Ronbus does: a flagship-tier build at a mid-tier price. The Tenon lands closest to the premium all-court paddles on scored traits while costing about $100 less.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is swing weight: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 78 against 72 for Ronbus Tenon — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Ronbus Tenon is $100 cheaper at $180.
Swing weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 6 points (78 vs 72).
Twist weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 5 points (91 vs 86).
Maneuverability
Ronbus Tenon leads by 4 points (78 vs 74).
Pop
Ronbus Tenon leads by 4 points (83 vs 79).
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 88.5 on the weighted index). Take Ronbus Tenon and keep the $100.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- 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 Ronbus Tenon and keep the $100.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86 vs 86.7 on the weighted index). Take Ronbus Tenon and keep the $100.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- 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 85, twist weight 91 vs 86, forgiveness 89 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
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 if you want swing weight (+6), twist weight (+5), launch angle (+4). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 review →Ronbus Tenon
Take Ronbus Tenon if you want maneuverability (+4), pop (+4). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Ronbus Tenon review →Where to Buy
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
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CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Ronbus Tenon FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 or the Ronbus Tenon?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.9 vs 87.8), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Ronbus Tenon, 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 Ronbus Tenon?
- Ronbus Tenon scores 88 for power against 87 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. That comes from a 16 mm Foam-perimeter thermoformed polymer core swinging at 110 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Ronbus Tenon at 91 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?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 92 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Ronbus Tenon. 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 the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 88). 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?
- Ronbus Tenon costs $180, $100 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. Ronbus Tenon: 16 mm Foam-perimeter thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Ronbus Tenon, 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 Ronbus Tenon 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. Ronbus Tenon rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Ronbus Tenon 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 Ronbus Tenon to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads on swing weight by 6 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $280 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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