CRBN
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
A 14mm standard-shaped TruFoam paddle with a stable face, strong spin and balanced all-court pace. It is more forgiving than the elongated Genesis shapes, but still priced as a flagship.
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The DinkStart verdictTop PickWho it's for: All-court players who want a stable wide face, strong spin and full-foam consistency.
Buy if
- Full foam core construction shares the Barrage's durability advantage — no core-crush concern
- Standard wide face adds stability and forgiveness on off-centre contact
- Same CRBN warranty + customer service track record as the Barrage
Pass if
- Less reach and leverage than the elongated Genesis shapes
- Premium price (about HK$2,200 before shipping), same flagship tier as the Barrage
Performance profile
5-axis- Control8/10
- Power9/10
- Spin8/10
- Comfort9/10
- Durability9/10
Specs
- Weight
- 8.0 oz
- Shape
- Standard widebody
- Core
- TruFoam (full foam core)
- Thickness
- 14 mm
- Surface
- Toray T700 raw carbon
- Grip size
- 4 1/4"
Shape of play
The silhouette shows where this paddle departs from the reviewed field.
What we like
- Full foam core construction shares the Barrage's durability advantage — no core-crush concern
- Standard wide face adds stability and forgiveness on off-centre contact
- Same CRBN warranty + customer service track record as the Barrage
- USAP approved for tournament play
Where it falls short
- Less reach and leverage than the elongated Genesis shapes
- Premium price (about HK$2,200 before shipping), same flagship tier as the Barrage
- CRBN direct ships only from US — 1-2 week wait, no Amazon HK option
- Premium performance comes with a premium direct-order price
Full review
What it is
The CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is the standard-shaped model in the Genesis line. It uses a 14mm full-foam core and Toray T700 raw-carbon face at the same US$279.99 flagship price as the other TruFoam models. Its broad face prioritizes stability and usable hitting area over elongated reach.
Research basis
The evidence now includes exact-model independent hands-on coverage alongside CRBN's verified specifications. That is enough to score the paddle without borrowing measurements or play impressions from the elongated Genesis 1 or 3.
How it plays
The Genesis 2 is balanced rather than maximally powerful. The wide face supports blocks and off-centre stability, the carbon surface produces strong spin, and the full-foam response remains controlled enough for resets. It gives up some reach and serve leverage to the elongated Genesis shapes.
Build and specs
Full foam construction, Toray T700 raw-carbon face, standard widebody shape, 14mm thickness, roughly 8.0 oz stock and a 4 1/4" grip. It is approved for tournament play.
HK reality
Same as the Barrage. CRBN sells direct only from the US — no Amazon HK listing, no local stockists. Order from crbnpickleball.com and expect 1-2 weeks shipping. Use the DINKSTART code at checkout for 10% off. The current product price is about HK$2,200 before shipping.
Where it might fit
Intermediate-plus all-court player who wants more stability and forgiveness than an elongated flagship. Players who prioritize maximum reach or a long two-handed handle should look to another Genesis shape.
Bottom line
One of the strongest balanced full-foam paddles in the catalogue. The Genesis 2 makes sense when stability, spin and a broad usable face matter more than elongated reach.
What players are saying
Player feedback curated from active pickleball communities, ranked by how many other players agreed. No cherry-picking.
Current: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2; love it! Previous: Selkirk Luxx Control Air Invikta (super control based) and CRBN 1x Power Series (used for 2 years with lots of success). Next: Selkirk Boomstik or J2NF.
Buying it in Hong Kong
Available from CRBN direct and imports to Hong Kong — expect 1–3 weeks; verify delivery and final price at checkout.
Check current price at CRBN direct ↗ (opens in a new tab)Final verdict
Top PickA 14mm standard-shaped TruFoam paddle with a stable face, strong spin and balanced all-court pace. It is more forgiving than the elongated Genesis shapes, but still priced as a flagship.
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