CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 14mm Review
This paddle delivers top 8% power (58.3 MPH), crisp 14mm feel, top 1% spin (2368 RPM) — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Price: $279.99. Swing weight: 125. Twist weight: 6.37. Weight: 8.4 oz. Power: 58.3 MPH. Spin: 2368 RPM. Core: 14mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Elite power — 58.3 MPH puts it in the top 8% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- Solid pop at 36.7 MPH (71th percentile) for net exchanges
- Outstanding spin at 2368 RPM — top 1% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- Heavy swing weight of 125 (top 5%) 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 125 (top 5%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- Premium price at $279.99 — more expensive than 88% of paddles (avg $197)
- On the heavy side at 8.4 oz (top 6%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
- Power Players: 58.3 MPH drive speed (top 8%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 125 (top 5%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Spin-Heavy Players: 2368 RPM (top 1%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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CRBN
TruFoam Genesis 3 14mm
This paddle delivers top 8% power (58.3 MPH), crisp 14mm feel, top 1% spin (2368 RPM) — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Elongated14mm coreCarbonGen 4Firepower BalancedAll-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
125
89th percentile
Twist Weight
6.37
46th percentile
Weight
8.4 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
58.3 MPH
50th percentile
Pop
36.7 MPH
60th percentile
Spin
2368 RPM
Very High
Balance
246mm
Grip Length
5.3"
Grip Size
4.125"
Pros
- +Elite power — 58.3 MPH puts it in the top 8% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 36.7 MPH (71th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Outstanding spin at 2368 RPM — top 1% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- +Heavy swing weight of 125 (top 5%) 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 125 (top 5%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Premium price at $279.99 — more expensive than 88% of paddles (avg $197)
- −On the heavy side at 8.4 oz (top 6%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Power Players
58.3 MPH drive speed (top 8%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Singles Players
Swing weight of 125 (top 5%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Spin-Heavy Players
2368 RPM (top 1%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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