CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Ronbus Tenon
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
- 89Control91
- 92Spin90
- 89Forgiveness88
- 91Sweet spot89
- 90Stability88
- 74Maneuverability78
- 79Pop83
- 88Touch89
- 89Consistency90
- 78Swing weight72
- 91Twist weight86
- 58Launch angle54
- 82Plow through82
- 89Softness85
Specs
| $280 | Price | $180 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8 oz |
| 113 | Swing weight | 110 |
| 7 | Twist weight | 6.7 |
| standard | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw T700 carbon | Surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| 5.25 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
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 measured traits while costing about $100 less.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, 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 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 →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 measures 88 on 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 7 twist weight against 6.7. 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?
- 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 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 unstable 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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