CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power92
- 87Control84
- 93Spin87
- 84Forgiveness80
- 86Sweet spot82
- 87Stability89
- 70Maneuverability65
- 81Pop90
- 86Touch80
- 88Consistency83
- 83Swing weight86
- 82Twist weight82
- 57Launch angle63
- 88Plow through92
- 88Softness74
Specs
| $280 | Price | $280 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.5 oz |
| 116 | Swing weight | 124 |
| 6.5 | Twist weight | 6.2 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw T700 carbon | Surface | Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.75 in |
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 verdict
The hybrid sits between the other two Genesis shapes on every measured axis. If you cannot decide between reach and forgiveness, this is the shape that refuses to make you choose.
Selkirk Labs Project 006 verdict
Selkirk's limited-run Labs build is unapologetically a power paddle. Plow-through and pop lead the field; touch play asks for a deliberate slower swing.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 scores 88 against 74 for Selkirk Labs Project 006 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on control, swing weight, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($280 vs $280) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 14 points (88 vs 74).
Pop
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 9 points (90 vs 81).
Spin
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 6 points (93 vs 87).
Touch
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 6 points (86 vs 80).
Which one should you buy?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 if you want softness (+14), spin (+6), touch (+6). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 review →Selkirk Labs Project 006
Take Selkirk Labs Project 006 if you want pop (+9), launch angle (+6), plow through (+4). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 006 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.9 vs 83.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. 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 Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 measures 92 on power against 90 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3. That comes from a 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 124 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 at 87 versus 84. 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 87 for the Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face on Selkirk Labs Project 006. In practice a 6-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3, with 6.5 twist weight against 6.2. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 carries the higher forgiveness score (84) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $0 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core core with a Raw T700 carbon face. Selkirk Labs Project 006: 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006, at 5.75 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Selkirk Labs Project 006 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 86 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk Labs Project 006 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 at 8.3 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project 006 to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads on softness by 14 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $280 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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