CRBN TruFoam Genesis X vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN TruFoam Genesis X takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes value on Paddle DNA against the CRBN TruFoam Genesis X, which costs $270.
Power
Too close to call
91 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Forgiveness
Too close to call
86 vs 84
Hand speed
Too close to call
118 vs 119 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$250 at IQ 85.6 vs $270 at IQ 87
Overall pick: JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 · $250 · IQ 85.6
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 91Power88
- 88Control86
- 90Spin90
- 86Forgiveness84
- 88Sweet spot86
- 90Stability88
- 70Maneuverability72
- 87Pop84
- 85Touch84
- 88Consistency88
- 82Swing weight78
- 87Twist weight84
- 58Launch angle54
- 89Plow through88
- 88Softness72
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN TruFoam Genesis X | JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $270 | $250 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87 — better | 85.6 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 119 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 — better | 6.6 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Full TruFoam core | Propulsion Core with foam edge |
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X verdict
The elongated end of the TruFoam family. Full-foam construction keeps resets soft while the extra length adds the reach the Genesis 1 gives up.
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 verdict
JOOLA's tennis-convert paddle. The 5.5 in handle, 118 swing weight and plow-through 88 reward a full swing, and spin 90 keeps those heavy drives inside the baseline.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN TruFoam Genesis X scores 88 against 72 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on power, pop, twist weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is $20 cheaper at $250.
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Swing weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 4 points (82 vs 78).
Launch angle
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 4 points (58 vs 54).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.7 vs 85.8 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $20.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $20.
- Power
- Control
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.5 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $20.
- Power
- Control
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X is the clearer pick at this level — softness 88 vs 72, forgiveness 86 vs 84, twist weight 87 vs 84. Its 16 mm Full TruFoam core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis X if you want softness (+16), swing weight (+4), launch angle (+4). Its swing weight of 119 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis X review →JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you prefer a 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core — it gives up nothing measurable to CRBN TruFoam Genesis X.
Read the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis X vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis X or the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87 vs 85.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16, at 118 kg·cm² swing weight against 119 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis X. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis X or the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X scores 91 for power against 88 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. That comes from a 16 mm Full TruFoam core swinging at 119 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X at 88 versus 86. 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 90 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 84). Its 6.7 twist weight against 6.6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 costs $250, $20 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 X: 16 mm Full TruFoam core with a Raw T700 carbon face. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge 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?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 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 (119 vs 118) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis X?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads on softness by 16 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $270 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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