CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Selkirk OMNI 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk OMNI 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 spin on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk OMNI 16, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
89 vs 87
Spin
92 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
92 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Hand speed
Too close to call
113 vs 115 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$280 at IQ 88.7 vs $280 at IQ 87.9
Overall pick: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 · $280 · IQ 87.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 87Power89
- 89Control92
- 92Spin88
- 89Forgiveness90
- 91Sweet spot91
- 90Stability90
- 74Maneuverability74
- 79Pop84
- 88Touch90
- 89Consistency91
- 78Swing weight76
- 91Twist weight89
- 58Launch angle54
- 82Plow through85
- 89Softness86
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Selkirk OMNI 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 | Selkirk OMNI 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 | 88.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 113 | 115 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7 — better | 6.9 |
| Shape | standard | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.4 |
| 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 carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam full-foam core | Full EVA foam core |
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 OMNI 16 verdict
Selkirk's answer to the foam era, and the most balanced paddle they have built. The OMNI refuses to specialize: power and control both sit in the top decile, which is rare and expensive.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: Selkirk OMNI 16 scores 84 against 79 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 — a 5-point gap. They are effectively level on control, plow through, softness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $280, so price cannot break the tie.
Pop
Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 5 points (84 vs 79).
Spin
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 4 points (92 vs 88).
Launch angle
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 4 points (58 vs 54).
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 90.4 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the TruFoam Genesis 2, hybrid on the OMNI 16.
- Consistency
- Forgiveness
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.5 vs 87.2 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the TruFoam Genesis 2, hybrid on the OMNI 16.
- Control
- Power
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86 vs 86.8 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the TruFoam Genesis 2, hybrid on the OMNI 16.
- Plow through
- Power
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (89.4 vs 87.6 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the TruFoam Genesis 2, hybrid on the OMNI 16.
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 if you want spin (+4), 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 →Selkirk OMNI 16
Take Selkirk OMNI 16 if you want pop (+5). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk OMNI 16 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Selkirk OMNI 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 or the Selkirk OMNI 16?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.7 vs 87.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 5 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, at 113 kg·cm² swing weight against 115 for Selkirk OMNI 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 Selkirk OMNI 16?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 scores 89 for power against 87 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. That comes from a 16 mm Full EVA foam core swinging at 115 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 at 92 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 88 for the Raw carbon face on Selkirk OMNI 16. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk OMNI 16, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 89). CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 actually carries the higher twist weight (7 vs 6.9), but Selkirk OMNI 16 makes it back on sweet spot (91) and overall face stability.
- 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 OMNI 16: 16 mm Full EVA foam core with a Raw carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk OMNI 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 Selkirk OMNI 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 at 8.1 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (115 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 to the Selkirk OMNI 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk OMNI 16 leads on pop by 5 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $280 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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