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    About the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3

    Heavier elongated Genesis model.

    Listed play style: power, spin.

    Where to buy: CRBN direct.

    Weight
    8.1–8.4 oz
    How paddle weights compare
    Surface
    T700 raw carbon fiber with fiberglass reinforcement
    Grip Length
    5.75"
    Price
    $199.99

    Where to buy

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    Pickle's Take

    14mm core, T700 raw carbon fiber with fiberglass reinforcement face. Pop on demand without giving up the soft game. Best for bangers and tennis converts who want easy putaways.

    - PickleSwaps editorial team

    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.

    = score
    Power
    9.8 / 10

    Top 3% of catalog on power

    Hand speed
    1.3 / 10

    Bottom 5% of catalog on hand speed

    Forgiveness
    2.9 / 10

    Below the catalog median on forgiveness

    Touch
    3.0 / 10

    Below the catalog median on touch

    Spin
    8.7 / 10

    Above the catalog median on spin

    The CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 in our database

    Its handle length (5.75 in) is longer than 81% of the 42 other 14–15 mm elongated paddles in our database.

    Where it sits

    SpecTruFoam Genesis 3PositionCompared with (our database)
    Weight8.25 oz (midpoint of 8.1–8.4 oz)heavier than all40 other 14–15 mm elongated paddles
    Length16.5 inlonger than 14% (84% same)44 other 14–15 mm elongated paddles
    Handle length5.75 inlonger than 81% (14% same)42 other 14–15 mm elongated paddles
    Weight within CRBN8.25 ozheaviest14 paddles from CRBN

    Approval record

    USA Pickleball:
    On the approved list, listed as “Crbn TRUFOAM 3 GENESIS”. Date added on the list: Aug 12, 2024.
    UPA-A:
    On the approved list, listed as “CRBN TRUFOAM GENESIS 3” (model TFG3). Date added on the list: Aug 26, 2025.

    Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.

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