CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes control on Paddle DNA against the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 93
Control
93 vs 87
Forgiveness
Too close to call
85 vs 84
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$280 at IQ 88.3 vs $280 at IQ 85.9
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 · $280 · IQ 88.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power90
- 87Control93
- 93Spin93
- 84Forgiveness85
- 86Sweet spot87
- 87Stability90
- 70Maneuverability71
- 81Pop85
- 86Touch90
- 88Consistency92
- 83Swing weight79
- 82Twist weight85
- 57Launch angle55
- 88Plow through88
- 88Softness84
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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 Perseus Pro IV 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.9 | 88.3 — better |
| 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 | 6.5 |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| 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 | Gen 4 foam-injected polymer |
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 Perseus Pro IV 16 verdict
JOOLA's foam-era flagship. It keeps the Perseus hybrid footprint but adds perimeter foam, so drives leave hotter without the control numbers collapsing.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is control: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 scores 93 against 87 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, twist weight, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $280, so price cannot break the tie.
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 6 points (93 vs 87).
Pop
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 4 points (85 vs 81).
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 4 points (90 vs 86).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 4 points (92 vs 88).
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
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is a narrow pick at this level — consistency 92 vs 88, stability 90 vs 87, twist weight 85 vs 82. Twist weight 6.5 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Consistency
- Stability
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is a narrow pick at this level — control 93 vs 87, touch 90 vs 86, consistency 92 vs 88. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.8 vs 88.3 on the weighted index). Neither has an advantage here — buy on availability, colourway or whichever grip feels better in hand.
- Control
- Touch
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 84.5 on the weighted index). Neither has an advantage here — buy on availability, colourway or whichever grip feels better in hand.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 if you want swing weight (+4), softness (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 if you want control (+6), pop (+4), touch (+4). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.3 vs 85.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — control — JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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 Perseus Pro IV 16?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 at 93 versus 87. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 93 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16, with the higher forgiveness score (85 vs 84). Twist weight is identical at 6.5, so the gap comes from sweet-spot size and face stability rather than resistance to twisting.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Both list at $280. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- 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 Perseus Pro IV 16: 16 mm Gen 4 foam-injected polymer 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?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 85 and sweet spot 87 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 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 (116 vs 118) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads on control by 6 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $280 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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