CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
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, forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16, which costs $300.
Power
Too close to call
87 vs 87
Spin
92 vs 76
Control
Too close to call
89 vs 89
Forgiveness
89 vs 80
Hand speed
Too close to call
112 vs 113 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$280 at IQ 87.9 vs $300 at IQ 79.7
Overall pick: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 · $280 · IQ 87.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 87Power87
- 89Control89
- 92Spin76
- 89Forgiveness80
- 91Sweet spot79
- 90Stability73
- 74Maneuverability76
- 79Pop75
- 88Touch92
- 89Consistency81
- 78Swing weight69
- 91Twist weight59
- 58Launch angle50
- 82Plow through79
- 89Softness84
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 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 Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 — better | 79.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 113 | 112 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7 — better | 5.9 |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture |
| Core material | TruFoam full-foam core | ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) |
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 Elongated 16 verdict
ReactCore's foam-and-ring build makes the elongated Omni unusually stable for its 16.5 in length, and the 5.8 in handle is the longest in the database.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 91 against 59 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 — a 32-point gap. They are effectively level on plow through, maneuverability, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is $20 cheaper at $280.
Twist weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 32 points (91 vs 59).
Stability
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 17 points (90 vs 73).
Spin
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 16 points (92 vs 76).
Sweet spot
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 12 points (91 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
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 91 vs 59, sweet spot 91 vs 79, stability 90 vs 73. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 92 vs 76, forgiveness 89 vs 80, consistency 89 vs 81. At 113 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 92 vs 76, plow through 82 vs 79. Swing weight 113 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- 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 — twist weight 91 vs 59, softness 89 vs 84, forgiveness 89 vs 80. Its 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 if you want touch (+4). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 if you want twist weight (+32), stability (+17), spin (+16). 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 Elongated 16 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.9 vs 79.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 32 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16, at 112 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 Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 87 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 89 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 92 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 76 for the InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face on Selkirk Omni Elongated 16. In practice a 16-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- 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 5.9 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?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16: 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core with an InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16, at 5.8 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 Elongated 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. Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 at 8.25 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (112 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads on twist weight by 32 points; everything else is within 17 points. At $300 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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