CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
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
- 90Power71
- 87Control94
- 93Spin90
- 84Forgiveness82
- 86Sweet spot81
- 87Stability84
- 70Maneuverability97
- 81Pop70
- 86Touch92
- 88Consistency87
- 83Swing weight47
- 82Twist weight77
- 57Launch angle46
- 88Plow through59
- 88Softness90
Specs
| $280 | Price | $333 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 116 | Swing weight | 98 |
| 6.5 | Twist weight | 6.5 |
| hybrid | Shape | standard |
| Raw T700 carbon | Surface | Multistrata T700 Carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.6 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 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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, 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 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 measures 90 on power against 71 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16. That comes from a 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core 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 6.5 twist weight against 6.5. 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?
- 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 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. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable 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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