CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 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
- 90Power95
- 87Control84
- 93Spin91
- 84Forgiveness88
- 86Sweet spot89
- 87Stability92
- 70Maneuverability66
- 81Pop90
- 86Touch80
- 88Consistency85
- 83Swing weight82
- 82Twist weight92
- 57Launch angle58
- 88Plow through93
- 88Softness72
Specs
| $280 | Price | $333 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.25 oz |
| 116 | Swing weight | 118 |
| 6.5 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw T700 carbon | Surface | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.8 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 Boomstik Elongated 16 verdict
The highest measured power in the database, and the twist weight (7.2) to back it up. The MOI tuning system lets you dial the balance, but nothing turns a 118 swing weight into a fast-hands paddle.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 scores 88 against 72 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on control, sweet spot, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 is $53 cheaper at $280.
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 10 points (92 vs 82).
Pop
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 9 points (90 vs 81).
Touch
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 6 points (86 vs 80).
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want twist weight (+10), pop (+9), power (+5). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 if you want softness (+16), touch (+6), maneuverability (+4). 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 Boomstik Elongated 16 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 85.9), 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 Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 90 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3. That comes from a 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core swinging at 118 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 91 for the Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face on Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, with 7.2 twist weight against 6.5. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 costs $280, $53 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16: 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core with a Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, at 5.8 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 Boomstik Elongated 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 89 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 at 8.25 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads on softness by 16 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $333 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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