CRBN 1X TruFoam Power

Who should buy the 1X TruFoam Power?

Most compared with the 1X TruFoam Power

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 Mach 2 Forza 16$30 cheaper
• 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 Labs 008 Project 16Premium step up

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CRBN 1X TruFoam Power

IQ 85.9 · $230

8 paddles within 5% of the 1X TruFoam Power

Ranked by DNA deviation

1. #1CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid$270 (+40) · 14 mm · hybridDNA match98.5%87
   +4 maneuverability+4 touch-4 swing weight-4 softness

   +4 maneuverability · -4 swing weight · Higher IQ score (86.9 vs 85.9)

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2. #211SIX24 Ultré Power 2$220 (-10) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match98.4%87
   +4 power+4 touch+4 launch angle+2 spin

   +4 power · Higher IQ score (87.3 vs 85.9)

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3. #3Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16$280 (+50) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match98.4%85
   -4 spin-4 softness-2 forgiveness-2 sweet spot

   -4 spin

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4. #4RPM 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)

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5. #5Selkirk 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)

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6. #6JOOLA Agassi Pro 16$250 (+20) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.6%86
   +6 touch-4 forgiveness-4 sweet spot-4 pop

   +6 touch · -4 forgiveness

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7. #7Volair Mach 2 Forza 16$200 (-30) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.5%85
   +6 maneuverability-4 forgiveness-4 sweet spot-4 pop

   Saves $30 versus the 1X TruFoam Power · +6 maneuverability · -4 forgiveness

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8. #8CRBN-1X$220 (-10) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.4%88
   +9 touch+5 control-5 pop+4 spin

   +9 touch · -5 pop · Higher IQ score (87.5 vs 85.9)

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Best alternatives to the 1X TruFoam Power

Each pick beats the 1X TruFoam Power on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.

• 1X TruFoam Power vs CRBN-3X Power Series
• 1X TruFoam Power vs Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
• 1X TruFoam Power vs Perseus Pro V 16

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 72nd percentile of the database for cost and the 77th for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the 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 scores 90/100 — the 56th percentile of our database (around the database average) — off a Raw T700 carbon face. Spin is not this paddle's strength — several paddles in the same price band score meaningfully higher.

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, 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.