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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 2 | RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 87.9/100 | 87.2/100 |
| MSRP | $280 | $269.99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.3 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 113 | 112 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 7 | 6.2 |
| Core | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Proprietary SICmatrix surface |
| Handle | 5.25 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 2
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $280.
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $269.99.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8790
- Control8989
- Spin9294
- Forgiveness8986
- Sweet spot9188
- Stability9085
- Maneuverability7478
- Pop7986
- Touch8888
- Consistency8989
- Swing weight7874
- Twist weight9181
- Launch angle5860
- Plow through8284
- Softness8982
Bars listed in the order CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 · RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
Verdicts
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
The forgiving shape in the Genesis line. It trades the elongated model's reach for a wide face, the highest twist weight of the three, and a noticeably easier reset at the kitchen.
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
A spin- and touch-focused alternative to the Q2, not a universal upgrade. RPM lists a 112 swing weight and 6.2 twist weight. Our estimated DNA suggests a calmer soft game than the Q2, while the Q2 retains the stronger power/pop profile. Long-term SICmatrix grit retention has not been independently verified here.