CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Full-foam premium against thermoformed value in the hybrid shape. 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 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (87.9 vs 87.7), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
87 vs 79
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
93 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Hand speed
113 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
$170 at IQ 87.7 vs $280 at IQ 87.9
Overall pick: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 · $280 · IQ 87.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 87Power79
- 89Control93
- 92Spin90
- 89Forgiveness90
- 91Sweet spot91
- 90Stability92
- 74Maneuverability70
- 79Pop73
- 88Touch89
- 89Consistency91
- 78Swing weight78
- 91Twist weight93
- 58Launch angle54
- 82Plow through82
- 89Softness84
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 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 Double Black Diamond Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 — better | 87.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 113 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7 | 7 |
| Shape | standard | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.2 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| 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.
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control verdict
The best stability-to-price ratio in the database. Twist weight is near CRBN levels for sixty dollars less.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is power: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 87 against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, stability, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is $110 cheaper at $170.
Power
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 8 points (87 vs 79).
Pop
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 6 points (79 vs 73).
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 5 points (89 vs 84).
Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 4 points (93 vs 89).
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 91.4 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $110.
- Stability
- Twist weight
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.5 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $110.
- Power
- Maneuverability
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86 vs 84.1 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $110.
- Power
- Maneuverability
- 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. Its 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 if you want power (+8), pop (+6), 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 Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want control (+4). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.9 vs 87.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, at 113 kg·cm² swing weight against 117 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. 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 Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 87 for power against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. That comes from a 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core swinging at 113 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control at 93 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 Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 89). Twist weight is identical at 7, so the gap comes from sweet-spot size and face stability rather than resistance to twisting.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control costs $170, $110 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 with a Raw T700 carbon face. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, at 5.25 in of handle against 5.2 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.3 oz, though swing weight differs (113 vs 117) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads on power by 8 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $280 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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