Crbn 2 Trufoam Genesis Pickleball Paddle
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Max-spin chasers
Typical price
$280
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Strength
spin
Spin is described as solid, but not a standout versus the grippiest faces.
Tradeoff
spin
Spin is described as solid, but not a standout versus the grippiest faces.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Weight
8.2 oz
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
- spinSpin is described as solid, but not a standout versus the grippiest faces.
Tradeoffs
- spinSpin is described as solid, but not a standout versus the grippiest faces.
What people are saying
predictable placementputaway-readyshapeable shotsgrippy facestable headsteady on mishitsnot buzzysmooth impact
Touch & Control
- It’s easy to keep the ball low thanks to forgiving on soft touch.
- The first impression is easy to place.
Power
- It tends to feel strong on drives, especially when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
- Players often call out punchy without feeling wild when on resets and dinks.
Spin
- In real play, it shows up as consistent bite on the ball.
- The common thread: easy to roll topspin.
Stability
- On off-center contact, the paddle stays trustworthy under pressure.
- In fast exchanges, the head feels less twisty on mishits.
Feel
- Most feedback points to smooth through impact.
- It tends to feel plush without being mushy, especially when you need pace without overswinging.
Value
- The first impression is competitive for the feature set.
- In real play, it shows up as priced like a premium paddle.
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