Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
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 3 | Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 85.9/100 | 85.3/100 |
| MSRP | $280 | $170 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.3 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 116 | 113 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Core | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw carbon |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $280.
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $170.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9086
- Control8788
- Spin9387
- Forgiveness8486
- Sweet spot8687
- Stability8786
- Maneuverability7075
- Pop8182
- Touch8685
- Consistency8886
- Swing weight8376
- Twist weight8285
- Launch angle5756
- Plow through8882
- Softness8884
Bars listed in the order CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 · Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
Verdicts
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
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.
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
The Forza is the sensible hybrid: nothing extreme, everything solid. It is the paddle to hand someone moving off a big-box starter without overwhelming them.