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Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 | RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.4/100 | 85.1/100 |
| MSRP | $280 | $249.99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.4 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 120 | 114 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Core | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Carbon fiber surface |
| Handle | 5.6 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $280.
RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $249.99.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9393
- Control8484
- Spin9390
- Forgiveness7885
- Sweet spot8087
- Stability8484
- Maneuverability6676
- Pop8291
- Touch8480
- Consistency8685
- Swing weight8876
- Twist weight7480
- Launch angle5762
- Plow through9385
- Softness8870
Bars listed in the order CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 · RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm
Verdicts
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
The elongated Genesis is the heaviest, most leveraged paddle in the TruFoam line. Full foam replaces the honeycomb core entirely, which is why it holds a plush, long-dwell feel at a 14 mm thickness that would normally play stiff.
RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm
RPM's Gen 4 full-foam Q2 trades the Friction Pro's honeycomb feel for a firmer, more powerful response. The published 114 swing weight is lighter than most elongated power paddles, while the 6.1 twist weight is on the low side for the shape.