CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 87.9), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
88 vs 87
Spin
Too close to call
94 vs 92
Control
Too close to call
89 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Hand speed
113 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$220 at IQ 88.2 vs $280 at IQ 87.9
Overall pick: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 · $220 · IQ 88.2
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 87Power88
- 89Control89
- 92Spin94
- 89Forgiveness90
- 91Sweet spot91
- 90Stability90
- 74Maneuverability70
- 79Pop84
- 88Touch86
- 89Consistency89
- 78Swing weight76
- 91Twist weight90
- 58Launch angle54
- 82Plow through86
- 89Softness78
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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 | Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $220 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 | 88.2 — 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 | 7 |
| Shape | standard | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Aramid fiber |
| Core material | TruFoam full-foam core | Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls |
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 Infinity Ruby 16 verdict
The edgeless Ruby. Removing the edge guard adds face area and twist weight (7.0) to a paddle that already had one of the most durable spin surfaces in the sport.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 89 against 78 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 — an 11-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, touch, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is $60 cheaper at $220.
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 11 points (89 vs 78).
Pop
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 5 points (84 vs 79).
Maneuverability
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 4 points (74 vs 70).
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 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 and keep the $60.
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.5 vs 86.2 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 and keep the $60.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86 vs 86.5 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 and keep the $60.
- Plow through
- Spin
- Power
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 78, twist weight 91 vs 90. 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?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 if you want softness (+11), maneuverability (+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 →Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you want pop (+5), plow through (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 87.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, at 113 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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 Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 88 for power against 87 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 94 for spin off its Aramid fiber face, against 92 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, 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 Infinity Ruby 16 costs $220, $60 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 Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with an Aramid fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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 Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 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 Infinity Ruby 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads on softness by 11 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $280 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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