CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006
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
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, control, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Labs Project 006, which costs $280.
Power
92 vs 87
Spin
92 vs 87
Control
89 vs 84
Forgiveness
89 vs 80
Hand speed
113 vs 124 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$280 at IQ 87.9 vs $280 at IQ 83.7
Overall pick: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 · $280 · IQ 87.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 87Power92
- 89Control84
- 92Spin87
- 89Forgiveness80
- 91Sweet spot82
- 90Stability89
- 74Maneuverability65
- 79Pop90
- 88Touch80
- 89Consistency83
- 78Swing weight86
- 91Twist weight82
- 58Launch angle63
- 82Plow through92
- 89Softness74
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 | Selkirk Labs Project 006 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 — better | 83.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 113 | 124 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7 — better | 6.2 |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.7 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.75 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat |
| Core material | TruFoam full-foam core | 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.
Selkirk Labs Project 006 verdict
Selkirk's limited-run Labs build is unapologetically a power paddle. Plow-through and pop lead the field; touch play asks for a deliberate slower swing.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 89 against 74 for Selkirk Labs Project 006 — a 15-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $280, so price cannot break the tie.
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 15 points (89 vs 74).
Pop
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 11 points (90 vs 79).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 10 points (92 vs 82).
Forgiveness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 9 points (89 vs 80).
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 the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 80, sweet spot 91 vs 82, twist weight 91 vs 82. 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
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is the clearer pick at this level — maneuverability 74 vs 65, forgiveness 89 vs 80, touch 88 vs 80. At 113 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86 vs 84.6 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the TruFoam Genesis 2, elongated on the Labs Project 006.
- Touch
- Maneuverability
- Spin
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 74, forgiveness 89 vs 80, twist weight 91 vs 82. 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 (+15), forgiveness (+9), sweet spot (+9). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 review →Selkirk Labs Project 006
Take Selkirk Labs Project 006 if you want pop (+11), plow through (+10), swing weight (+8). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 006 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.9 vs 83.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 15 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, at 113 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. 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 Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 scores 92 for power against 87 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. That comes from a 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 124 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 at 89 versus 84. Its 14 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 87 for the Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face on Selkirk Labs Project 006. In practice a 5-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 80). Its 7 twist weight against 6.2 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Both list at $280. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core with a Raw T700 carbon face. Selkirk Labs Project 006: 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006, at 5.75 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Selkirk Labs Project 006 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. Selkirk Labs Project 006 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 at 8.3 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (113 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project 006 to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads on softness by 15 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $280 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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