Gearbox Pro Power Elongated vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 16
Our call: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 16 (DinkScore 90 vs 86) — but the per-spec wins below can flip it for your game.
Gearbox
Pro Power Elongated
max-power singles play
86DinkScore
Spin4/5
Power5/5
Control2/5
Forgiveness3/5
★ Our pick
CRBN
TruFoam Genesis 16
foam-core pop with durability headroom
90DinkScore
Spin4/5
Power5/5
Control3/5
Forgiveness4/5
| Spec | Gearbox Pro Power Elongated | CRBN TruFoam Genesis 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Face | Raw carbon | Raw carbon |
| Core | Solid carbon span | Solid foam |
| Thickness | 14mm | 16mm |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Weight | 8.5 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weight ≈ | 124 | 117 |
| Price band | $250+ | $250+ |
| Arm-friendly | No | No |
The verdict
Buy the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 16 if you want the better overall package — it leads the DinkScore 90 to 86 and is the stronger fit for foam-core pop with durability headroom.
Buy the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated if its strengths match your game — it's built for max-power singles play. Still torn? The Paddle Finder weighs the full database against your answers, not just these two.