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    CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 4 Hybrid 14mm

    CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 7.9oz 14mm pickleball paddle — T700 raw carbon fiber with fiberglass reinforcement face

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    TruFoam Genesis 1

    $199.99

    7.9–8.2 oz · 14mm core · Elongated

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    CRBN TruFoam Genesis 4 Hybrid 14mm 7.9oz 14mm pickleball paddle — T700 raw carbon fiber face

    CRBN

    TruFoam Genesis 4 Hybrid 14mm

    $229.99

    7.9–8.3 oz · 14mm core · Hybrid

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    Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

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    CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 4 Hybrid 14mm across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.

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    Reach vs. maneuverability

    CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; CRBN TruFoam Genesis 4 Hybrid 14mm is easier to whip around in hand fights. Carbon fiber face on CRBN TruFoam Genesis 4 Hybrid 14mm favors consistency; fiberglass/composite on CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 adds pop out of the box.

    Side-by-side specs

    SpecCRBN TruFoam Genesis 1CRBN TruFoam Genesis 4 Hybrid 14mm
    Weight7.9–8.2 oz7.9–8.3 oz
    ShapeElongatedHybrid
    Core thickness14mm14mm
    Core materialTruFoam (proprietary foam blend)—
    Face materialT700 raw carbon fiber with fiberglass reinforcementT700 raw carbon fiber
    Handle length5.75"5.75"
    Price$199.99$229.99

    What the spec differences mean

    Who each paddle is for

    CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1

    Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Playing style: power

    CRBN TruFoam Genesis 4 Hybrid 14mm

    Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The hybrid shape splits the difference between reach and forgiveness, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Playing style: all-court

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 if…

    • you like extra reach at the kitchen line

    Pick the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 4 Hybrid 14mm if…

    • you want a bigger, more forgiving sweet spot
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