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CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
CRBN put its foam core in the widebody 1X shape. Twist weight 88 and sweet spot 90 make it the most stable power paddle in the database on off-center contact.
Cross-shopping? Most buyers weigh the 1X TruFoam Power against the CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid — see them side by side, or browse every CRBN paddle.
- Core
- 16 mm
- Weight
- 8.3 oz
- Swing wt
- 117
- Twist wt
- 7.2
- Shape
- widebody
- Surface
- Raw T700 carbon
- Grip
- 5 in
- Released
- 2026
Pros
- Twist weight 88 — near the top of the field
- Power 90 with forgiveness 88
- Widebody sweet spot 90
Cons
- Maneuverability 70 is the lowest here
- Short 5.0 in handle blocks two-handed backhands
AI verdict — generated from measured specs
Last updated: July 2026
Should you buy the 1X TruFoam Power?
The CRBN 1X TruFoam Power scores 85.9/100 on our IQ index, built from all 15 Paddle DNA traits. Its signature is sweet spot (90/100, 87th percentile of the database), backed by twist weight at 88 and pop at 88. The 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core core and Raw T700 carbon face at 8.3 oz put it in the pace-first — you win points by ending them bracket.
Where it gives ground is maneuverability (70) and touch (78). With a 117 kg·cm² swing weight and a 5 in handle it suits intermediate/advanced players, one-handed backhands, balanced doubles play. Skip it if this is your first paddle and you have not settled on a shape.
Closest paddles by DNA: CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid ($270), 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 ($220), RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 ($249.99). If budget matters, the CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series lands within 2 IQ points for $60 less. Overall: a strong buy for the right player, though not the outright best paddle in the database.
- Best for
- intermediate/advanced players, one-handed backhands, balanced doubles play
- Playing style
- pace-first — you win points by ending them
- Avoid if
- this is your first paddle and you have not settled on a shape
Community consensus
What other players say about the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Verbatim excerpts from public discussion and independent reviews, plus the themes they add up to. These are other people's opinions, not ours, and every quote links back to where it was written.
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Who should buy the 1X TruFoam Power?
- One-handed backhand players who want more face for the same length
- Singles players and drivers who end points with pace
- Topspin-heavy players rolling and dipping every ball
- Players still tightening up their contact point
- Brand-new beginners still finding a contact point
- Anyone not ready to spend $200+ before knowing their shape preference
- Two-handed backhand players — the handle is short for it
AI paddle match
If you like the 1X TruFoam Power, you'll probably like…
Each pick is the database's best answer to one specific question, ranked by how far it moves the needle versus the 1X TruFoam Power.
- Better controlJOOLA Perseus Pro V 16Control 96 vs 84, touch 94 vs 78IQ 89.1 · $300
- More powerSelkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16Power 95 vs 90, pop 90 vs 88IQ 87.1 · $332.99
- Better valueVERSIX Strike 4FIQ 69.7 at $15 — $215 less than the 1X TruFoam PowerIQ 69.7 · $15
- Similar feelCRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam HybridClosest DNA profile in the database to the 1X TruFoam PowerIQ 86.9 · $270
- More spinCRBN CRBN-2X SquareSpin 96 vs 90 off a Raw T700 carbon peel-ply faceIQ 87.3 · $229
- More forgivingSix Zero Quartz ControlForgiveness 91 vs 88, sweet spot 92 vs 90IQ 88 · $190
1X TruFoam Power head-to-head comparisons
The matchups people actually cross-shop, each with a full 15-trait breakdown.
- 1X TruFoam Power vs 2X Power SeriesSame brand, more control
- 1X TruFoam Power vs Hyperion CFS 16Cross-shopped at the same price
- 1X TruFoam Power vs CRBN-5 TruFoam HybridSame brand, more control
- 1X TruFoam Power vs Agassi Pro 16Cross-shopped at the same price
- 1X TruFoam Power vs Pro XS 16Cross-shopped at the same price
- 1X TruFoam Power vs Ultré Power 2Cross-shopped at the same price
- 1X TruFoam Power vs TruFoam Genesis XSame brand, more power
- 1X TruFoam Power vs Pegasus Gen 3$40 cheaper
- 1X TruFoam Power vs Loco 16mm Hybrid$50 cheaper
More comparisons in this bracket
Other head-to-heads shoppers read alongside the 1X TruFoam Power.
- CRBN-2X Square vs CRBN-1X Power Series
- CRBN-3X Power Series vs 2X Power Series
- CRBN-1X vs CRBN-1X Power Series
- 2X Power Series vs Perseus Pro V 16
- Perseus CFS 16 vs CRBN-3X Power Series
- Coral Pro vs TruFoam Genesis 2
- Friction Pro Elongated V2 vs CRBN-1X Power Series
- Mod TA-15 3S 16 vs CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid
Paddle DNA™ — all 15 traits
Every trait normalised 0-100 against the full database, so these numbers mean the same thing on any paddle page. How we measure →
Key attributes
DNA match — paddles within 5% of the 1X TruFoam Power
Our similarity engine ranks the whole database by average DNA deviation. Tighten or widen the band to see how far you have to travel to save money or gain a trait.
Paddle DNA™ match
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
IQ 85.9 · $230
8 paddles within 5% of the 1X TruFoam Power
Ranked by DNA deviation
- +4 maneuverability+4 touch-4 swing weight-4 softness
+4 maneuverability · -4 swing weight · Higher IQ score (86.9 vs 85.9)
- +4 power+4 touch+4 launch angle+2 spin
+4 power · Higher IQ score (87.3 vs 85.9)
- #3RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2$249.99 (+19.99000000000001) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match98.1%86+4 spin-4 forgiveness-4 sweet spot+4 touch
+4 spin · -4 forgiveness · Higher IQ score (86.3 vs 85.9)
- #4Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16$332.99 (+102.99000000000001) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.7%87+5 power+5 plow through+4 stability-4 maneuverability
+5 power · -4 maneuverability · Higher IQ score (87.1 vs 85.9)
- +6 touch-4 forgiveness-4 sweet spot-4 pop
+6 touch · -4 forgiveness
- +9 touch+5 control-5 pop+4 spin
+9 touch · -5 pop · Higher IQ score (87.5 vs 85.9)
- +14 softness+7 touch+4 control-2 forgiveness
+14 softness · Higher IQ score (87 vs 85.9)
- -6 forgiveness-6 sweet spot+6 touch+4 control
+6 touch · -6 forgiveness · Higher IQ score (86.1 vs 85.9)
Best alternatives to the 1X TruFoam Power
Each pick beats the 1X TruFoam Power on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.
Similar paddles to the 1X TruFoam Power
Closest matches by player level, hand weight and price — the paddles most players cross-shop against the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power.
- Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.096% match
- Player level
- intermediate / advanced
- Weight
- 8.2 oz(-0.10 vs 1X TruFoam Power)
- Price
- $230(same price)
- JOOLA Radius CGS 1693% match
- Player level
- intermediate / advanced
- Weight
- 8.1 oz(-0.20 vs 1X TruFoam Power)
- Price
- $230(same price)
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 1689% match
- Player level
- intermediate / advanced
- Weight
- 8 oz(-0.30 vs 1X TruFoam Power)
- Price
- $230(same price)
- Six Zero Coral Hybrid 1687% match
- Player level
- intermediate / advanced
- Weight
- 8.15 oz(-0.15 vs 1X TruFoam Power)
- Price
- $200(-$30)
- 1X TruFoam Power vs Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0
- 1X TruFoam Power vs Radius CGS 16
- 1X TruFoam Power vs Magnus 3S 16
- 1X TruFoam Power vs Coral Hybrid 16
Same playing profile (within 8% DNA)
CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid14 mm · hybrid · 8.3 oz · SW 115$27087
11SIX24 Ultré Power 216 mm · hybrid · 8.3 oz · SW 120$22087
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V216 mm · elongated · 7.9 oz · SW 117$249.9986
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 1616 mm · elongated · 8.25 oz · SW 118$332.9987- 1X TruFoam Power vs CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid
- 1X TruFoam Power vs Ultré Power 2
- 1X TruFoam Power vs Friction Pro Elongated V2
- 1X TruFoam Power vs Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Want a different matchup? Compare any two paddles or browse the full paddle database.
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1X TruFoam Power — frequently asked questions
- Is the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power good for beginners?
- Not our first recommendation. Forgiveness sits at 88/100 and the paddle is tuned for intermediate/advanced play. A developing player is better served by something more forgiving and cheaper — see our beginner shortlist.
- Is the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power worth the price?
- At $230 it sits in the 73th percentile of the database for cost and the 78th for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series at $170 is the value alternative we point people to.
- How does the 1X TruFoam Power compare to the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid?
- They are close on DNA. The 1X TruFoam Power reads power 90 / control 84 / spin 90 against 90 / 86 / 90 for the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid, at $230 versus $270. Our full head-to-head breaks down every trait.
- Is the 16 mm better than the 14 mm version?
- A 16 mm core has longer dwell time, which is what produces softer resets and more repeatable placement. The 14 mm build trades that dwell for a faster, poppier response off the face. Control players take 16 mm; players who want the ball gone quickly take 14 mm.
- Is the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power approved for tournament play?
- Sanctioned play requires the model to appear on USA Pickleball's official approved-equipment list. CRBN submits its retail models for approval, but approval is per model and configuration, so check the current USAP list for the exact 1X TruFoam Power build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.
- Does the 1X TruFoam Power have good spin?
- Spin measures 90/100 — the 55th percentile of our database — off a Raw T700 carbon face. That is top-tier: enough bite for heavy topspin drives and rolls.
- Is the 1X TruFoam Power head heavy?
- Swing weight is 117 kg·cm² and twist weight 7.2. That is mid-range: balanced enough that most players will not describe it as head heavy. Static weight is 8.3 oz.
- Does the 1X TruFoam Power benefit from lead tape?
- It already swings at 117 kg·cm², so adding weight at 12 o'clock will make it sluggish. If you customise, keep it to a few grams at 3 and 9 o'clock for stability. Any added weight can affect tournament legality if it changes the paddle beyond the approved configuration.
- What is the best overgrip for the 1X TruFoam Power?
- The stock handle is 5 in long with a 4.25 in circumference. A thin tacky overgrip adds roughly 1/16 in of circumference and a few grams above the balance point — the cheapest way to fine-tune fit. If your hand is larger than the 4.25 in stock size, build up with an under-wrap first rather than stacking overgrips.
- What should I replace the 1X TruFoam Power with when it wears out?
- Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another 1X TruFoam Power; if you want to change something, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 adds control (96 vs 84) and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 adds power (95 vs 90).
- Who is the 1X TruFoam Power best for?
- Power players who miss the center and hate the twist. Skill levels we would put on it: intermediate, advanced. Handle length of 5 in suits one-handed backhands; two-handers will find it short.
- What shape and size is the 1X TruFoam Power?
- widebody shape, 16 in long by 8 in wide, 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core core, Raw T700 carbon face, 8.3 oz. Released 2026.
- Is the 1X TruFoam Power good for two-handed backhands?
- Less so. At 5 in your top hand will sit partly on the throat. Two-handers should look for 5.3 in or longer.
- 1X TruFoam Power or TruFoam Genesis 2?
- Both are CRBN. The 1X TruFoam Power reads IQ 85.9 at $230; the TruFoam Genesis 2 reads IQ 87.9 at $280. The clearest split is control (84 vs 89).
- How does PickleballLookup score the 1X TruFoam Power?
- The IQ score of 85.9 is a weighted composite of the 15 Paddle DNA traits, normalized across every paddle in the database so the number means the same thing on any page. Performance traits carry the most weight; descriptive traits like swing weight carry none. Full methodology is published.
1X TruFoam Power on video
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Founder, PickleballLookupAlex built the Paddle DNA™ database behind PickleballLookup — 15 normalized traits measured against every paddle in the catalog. Every page on this site is generated from that data and editorially reviewed before publication.
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