CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 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
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (85.9 vs 84.1), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
90 vs 71
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Control
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
94 vs 87
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 82
Hand speed
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
98 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$280 at IQ 85.9 vs $333 at IQ 84.1
Overall pick: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 · $280 · IQ 85.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power71
- 87Control94
- 93Spin90
- 84Forgiveness82
- 86Sweet spot81
- 87Stability84
- 70Maneuverability97
- 81Pop70
- 86Touch92
- 88Consistency87
- 83Swing weight47
- 82Twist weight77
- 57Launch angle46
- 88Plow through59
- 88Softness90
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 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 | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 — better | $333 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.9 — better | 84.1 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 98 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 15.95 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Multistrata T700 Carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam full-foam core | BoomCore™ |
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.
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 verdict
The widebody Boomstik keeps BoomCore's power but spreads it across a 15.95 x 8.0 in face, which is the most forgiving version of Selkirk's flagship platform.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is swing weight: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 scores 83 against 47 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 — a 36-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, stability, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 is $53 cheaper at $280.
Swing weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 36 points (83 vs 47).
Plow through
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 29 points (88 vs 59).
Maneuverability
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads by 27 points (97 vs 70).
Power
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 19 points (90 vs 71).
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
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 is a narrow pick at this level — sweet spot 86 vs 81, twist weight 82 vs 77, forgiveness 84 vs 82. Twist weight 6.5 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 97 vs 70, control 94 vs 87, touch 92 vs 86. At 98 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 is a narrow pick at this level — plow through 88 vs 59, power 90 vs 71, spin 93 vs 90. Swing weight 116 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 and keep the $53.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 if you want swing weight (+36), plow through (+29), power (+19). 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 Widebody 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 if you want maneuverability (+27), control (+7), touch (+6). Its swing weight of 98 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.9 vs 84.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 36 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, at 98 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3. 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 Boomstik Widebody 16?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 scores 90 for power against 71 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 at 94 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?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Multistrata T700 Carbon face on Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3, with the higher forgiveness score (84 vs 82). 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?
- 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?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core with a Raw T700 carbon face. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16: 16 mm BoomCore™ core with a Multistrata T700 Carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, at 5.6 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 Widebody 16 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 Boomstik Widebody 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (98 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads on swing weight by 36 points; everything else is within 29 points. At $280 vs $333, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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