CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Six Zero Coral Pro
Two current foam platforms compared by players deciding which one to buy into. Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Coral Pro takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Coral Pro edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (88.5 vs 87.9), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 87
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 92
Control
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 89
Hand speed
113 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$240 at IQ 88.5 vs $280 at IQ 87.9
Overall pick: Six Zero Coral Pro · $240 · IQ 88.5
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 87Power90
- 89Control90
- 92Spin93
- 89Forgiveness89
- 91Sweet spot90
- 90Stability89
- 74Maneuverability75
- 79Pop84
- 88Touch88
- 89Consistency90
- 78Swing weight76
- 91Twist weight88
- 58Launch angle55
- 82Plow through85
- 89Softness84
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Six Zero Coral Pro specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 | Six Zero Coral Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $240 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 | 88.5 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 113 | 116 |
| 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 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | High-grit textured carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam full-foam core | EP core with floating EVA foam band |
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.
Six Zero Coral Pro verdict
Six Zero's tectonic core gives the Coral Pro unusual dwell time for a paddle this powerful, and the grit surface is among the few that survives a full season of spin.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: Six Zero Coral Pro scores 84 against 79 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 — a 5-point gap. They are effectively level on power, twist weight, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Coral Pro is $40 cheaper at $240.
Pop
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 5 points (84 vs 79).
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 5 points (89 vs 84).
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 (89.3 vs 89.9 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Coral Pro and keep the $40.
- 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 (87.5 vs 86.5 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Coral Pro and keep the $40.
- Power
- Control
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.6 vs 86 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Coral Pro and keep the $40.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
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 84, twist weight 91 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
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Coral Pro
Take Six Zero Coral Pro if you want pop (+5). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 if you want softness (+5). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 review →Six Zero Coral Pro vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Coral Pro or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.5 vs 87.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 5 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, at 113 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Six Zero Coral Pro. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Six Zero Coral Pro or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- Six Zero Coral Pro scores 90 for power against 87 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. That comes from a 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Coral Pro at 90 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro scores 93 for spin off its High-grit textured carbon face, against 92 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 89 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.9 and 7.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Coral Pro costs $240, $40 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro: 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core with a High-grit textured carbon 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, 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 Six Zero Coral Pro avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Coral Pro is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 to the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Coral Pro leads on pop by 5 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $240 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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