CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes value on Paddle DNA against the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
87 vs 86
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 84
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$250 at IQ 85.6 vs $280 at IQ 85.9
Overall pick: JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 · $250 · IQ 85.6
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power88
- 87Control86
- 93Spin90
- 84Forgiveness84
- 86Sweet spot86
- 87Stability88
- 70Maneuverability72
- 81Pop84
- 86Touch84
- 88Consistency88
- 83Swing weight78
- 82Twist weight84
- 57Launch angle54
- 88Plow through88
- 88Softness72
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 | JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $250 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.9 — better | 85.6 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.5 | 6.6 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam full-foam core | Propulsion Core with foam edge |
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 verdict
The hybrid sits between the other two Genesis shapes on every scored axis. If you cannot decide between reach and forgiveness, this is the shape that refuses to make you choose.
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 verdict
JOOLA's tennis-convert paddle. The 5.5 in handle, 118 swing weight and plow-through 88 reward a full swing, and spin 90 keeps those heavy drives inside the baseline.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 scores 88 against 72 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, pop, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is $30 cheaper at $250.
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Swing weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 5 points (83 vs 78).
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 (85.5 vs 85.8 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $30.
- Twist weight
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $30.
- Spin
- Power
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.8 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $30.
- Spin
- Power
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 88 vs 72. 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 3
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 if you want softness (+16), swing weight (+5). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 review →JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you prefer an elongated face and a 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core — it gives up nothing measurable to CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3.
Read the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 or the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.9 vs 85.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 or the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 scores 90 for power against 88 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. That comes from a 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 at 87 versus 86. Its 14 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 3 scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. In practice a 3-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 84 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.5 and 6.6.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 costs $250, $30 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 3: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core with a Raw T700 carbon face. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Forgiveness (84) and sweet spot (86) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.
- 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 (116 vs 118) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads on softness by 16 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $280 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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