CRBN TruFoam Genesis X vs RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN TruFoam Genesis X 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
- 91Power92
- 88Control86
- 90Spin94
- 86Forgiveness84
- 88Sweet spot86
- 90Stability88
- 70Maneuverability72
- 87Pop88
- 85Touch82
- 88Consistency86
- 82Swing weight80
- 87Twist weight86
- 58Launch angle60
- 89Plow through88
- 88Softness74
Specs
| $270 | Price | $250 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8 oz |
| 119 | Swing weight | 117 |
| 6.7 | Twist weight | 6.5 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Raw T700 carbon | Surface | CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
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.
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 verdict
The James Ignatowich signature build is an unapologetic attack paddle: 16.5 in of reach, a grippy CarbonBite face and a tri-density core that launches drives without giving up the sweet spot the first V2 lacked.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN TruFoam Genesis X scores 88 against 74 for RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on touch, control, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 is $20 cheaper at $250.
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 14 points (88 vs 74).
Spin
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 leads by 4 points (94 vs 90).
Which one should you buy?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis X
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis X if you want softness (+14). Its swing weight of 119 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis X review →RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2
Take RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 if you want spin (+4). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis X vs RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis X or the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87 vs 86.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2, at 117 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 RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 measures 92 on power against 91 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis X. That comes from a 16 mm Tri-Density core with EVA foam ring core swinging at 117 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?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 scores 94 for spin off its CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN TruFoam Genesis X. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X, with 6.7 twist weight against 6.5. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN TruFoam Genesis X carries the higher forgiveness score (86) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 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 core with a Raw T700 carbon face. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2: 16 mm Tri-Density core with EVA foam ring core with a CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis X, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which CRBN TruFoam Genesis X avoids.
- 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. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 119) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis X?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads on softness by 14 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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