CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis

Who should buy the 2X TruFoam Genesis?

Most compared with the 2X TruFoam Genesis

The matchups people actually cross-shop, each with a full 15-trait breakdown.

• CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Six Zero Coral ProIn depthIn-depth head-to-head
• 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Scorpeus Pro IV 16Cross-shopped at the same price
• 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Perseus CFS 16Cross-shopped at the same price
• 2X TruFoam Genesis vs LUXX Control Air InviktaCross-shopped at the same price
• 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Magnus 3S 16$30 cheaper
• 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A$40 cheaper
• 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0$30 cheaper
• 2X TruFoam Genesis vs OMNI 16Cross-shopped at the same price
• 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Pro Ultimate Elongated 16Cross-shopped at the same price

DNA match — paddles within 5% of the 2X TruFoam Genesis

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CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis

IQ 87.9 · $260

8 paddles within 5% of the 2X TruFoam Genesis

Ranked by DNA deviation

1. #1Ronbus Tenon$180 (-80) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match98.1%88
   +6 launch angle+5 pop+4 power-2 forgiveness

   Saves $80 versus the 2X TruFoam Genesis · +6 launch angle

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2. #2Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16$220 (-40) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match98%86
   -4 spin-4 pop-2 power-2 control

   Saves $40 versus the 2X TruFoam Genesis · -4 spin

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3. #3Selkirk OMNI 16$280 (+20) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match97.8%89
   +6 pop+6 launch angle+5 power+3 twist weight

   +6 pop · Higher IQ score (88.7 vs 87.9)

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4. #4Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta$250 (-10) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.7%86
   -6 forgiveness-6 sweet spot-4 power-4 twist weight

   -6 forgiveness

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5. #5Six Zero Coral Pro$240 (-20) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match97.6%89
   +7 launch angle+6 power+6 pop+3 spin

   Saves $20 versus the 2X TruFoam Genesis · +7 launch angle · Higher IQ score (88.5 vs 87.9)

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6. #6CRBN-3X Power Series$170 (-90) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.5%88
   +7 launch angle+6 pop-6 softness+3 power

   Saves $90 versus the 2X TruFoam Genesis · +7 launch angle · -6 softness

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7. #7JOOLA Magnus 3S 16$230 (-30) · 16 mm · standardDNA match97.5%88
   +9 launch angle-8 plow through+4 maneuverability-3 swing weight

   Saves $30 versus the 2X TruFoam Genesis · +9 launch angle · -8 plow through

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8. #8JOOLA Perseus CFS 16$240 (-20) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match97.5%87
   -8 forgiveness-6 sweet spot-6 softness+4 launch angle

   Saves $20 versus the 2X TruFoam Genesis · +4 launch angle · -8 forgiveness

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Best alternatives to the 2X TruFoam Genesis

Each pick beats the 2X TruFoam Genesis on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.

• 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Quartz Control
• 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
• 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Perseus Pro V 16

2X TruFoam Genesis — frequently asked questions

Is the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis good for beginners?

Not our first recommendation. Forgiveness sits at 90/100 and the paddle is tuned for intermediate/advanced/pro play. A developing player is better served by something more forgiving and cheaper — see our beginner shortlist.

Is the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis worth the price?

At $260 it sits in the 86th percentile of the database for cost and the 93rd for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the Six Zero Quartz Control at $190 is the value alternative we point people to.

How does the 2X TruFoam Genesis compare to the Tenon?

They are close on DNA. The 2X TruFoam Genesis reads power 84 / control 92 / spin 90 against 88 / 91 / 90 for the Tenon, at $260 versus $180. 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 2X TruFoam Genesis 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 2X TruFoam Genesis build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.

Does the 2X TruFoam Genesis 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 2X TruFoam Genesis head heavy?

Swing weight is 110 kg·cm² and twist weight 7.1. That is light and fast through the swing path, which favours hands battles over plow-through. Static weight is 8.2 oz.

Does the 2X TruFoam Genesis benefit from lead tape?

Yes — at 110 kg·cm² there is room to add. Tape at 3 and 9 o'clock raises twist weight and stability with the smallest hit to hand speed; tape at 12 adds power and plow-through but slows the paddle noticeably. Any added weight can affect tournament legality if it changes the paddle beyond the approved configuration.

What is the best overgrip for the 2X TruFoam Genesis?

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 2X TruFoam Genesis with when it wears out?

Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another 2X TruFoam Genesis; if you want to change something, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 adds control (96 vs 92) and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 adds power (95 vs 84).

Who is the 2X TruFoam Genesis best for?

Kitchen-line control players. Skill levels we would put on it: intermediate, advanced, pro. Handle length of 5 in suits one-handed backhands; two-handers will find it short.

What shape and size is the 2X TruFoam Genesis?

widebody shape, 15.9 in long by 8 in wide, 16 mm TruFoam unibody core, Raw T700 carbon face, 8.2 oz. Released 2026.

Is the 2X TruFoam Genesis 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.

2X TruFoam Genesis or TruFoam Genesis 2?

Both are CRBN. The 2X TruFoam Genesis reads IQ 87.9 at $260; the TruFoam Genesis 2 reads IQ 87.9 at $280. The clearest split is power (84 vs 87).

How does PickleballLookup score the 2X TruFoam Genesis?

The IQ score of 87.9 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.