TruFoam Genesis 1 14mm
This paddle delivers top 8% power (58.3 MPH), crisp 14mm feel, top 6% spin (2280 RPM) — an all-court option in an elongated shape.
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USAP approved since Aug 12, 2024
- Certified under the previous test (before Oct 1, 2026)
- Eligible for Pickleball Canada sanctioned play
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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Elite power — 58.3 MPH puts it in the top 8% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 36.9 MPH (79th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Outstanding spin at 2280 RPM — top 6% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Heavy swing weight of 124 (top 6%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- −Very high swing weight of 124 (top 6%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Premium price at $279.99 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $195)
Best For
58.3 MPH drive speed (top 8%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Swing weight of 124 (top 6%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
2280 RPM (top 6%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
Swing weight of 124 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
Compare with similar paddles
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Data sources
Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source), power, pop and spin from lab testing credited to Pickleball Effect. Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Oct 11, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.