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CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 14mm vs Thompson 515-Twill 14mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 14mm
Thompson 515-Twill 14mm
Price
$279.99
$249
Swing Weight
113
114
Twist Weight
6.76
6.8
Weight
8.2 oz
8.6 oz
Core
14mm
14mm
Power
57.9 MPH
57.6 MPH
Pop
37.2 MPH
36.7 MPH
Spin
2338 RPM
2418 RPM
Shape
Wide body
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 4
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Balance
238mm
229mm
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 14mm
This paddle delivers 87th percentile power (57.9 MPH), crisp 14mm feel, top 3% spin (2338 RPM) — a all-court option in a wide body shape.
Pros
- +Elite power — 57.9 MPH puts it in the 87th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 37.2 MPH — 88th percentile for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2338 RPM — top 3% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Premium price at $279.99 — more expensive than 88% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
Power PlayersSpin-Heavy Players
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Thompson 515-Twill 14mm
This paddle delivers 83th percentile power (57.6 MPH), crisp 14mm feel, top 1% spin (2418 RPM) — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.6 MPH (83th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 36.7 MPH (71th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Outstanding spin at 2418 RPM — top 1% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Exceptional stability — 6.8 twist weight is 80th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −On the heavy side at 8.6 oz (top 3%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Power PlayersSpin-Heavy Players
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