CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 vs Six Zero Coral Elongated 16mm

    CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 8.1oz 14mm pickleball paddle — T700 raw carbon fiber with fiberglass reinforcement face

    CRBN

    TruFoam Genesis 3

    $199.99

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    Six Zero Coral Elongated 16mm 8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Japanese Toray 700K raw carbon fiber with Diamond Tough Grit face

    Six Zero

    Coral Elongated 16mm

    $170

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    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3Six Zero Coral Elongated 16mm
    Power — CRBN +3.5
    9.9 vs 6.4
    Hand speed — Six Zero +0.8
    1.4 vs 2.2
    Forgiveness — even
    4.9 vs 4.9
    Touch — Six Zero +5.4
    4.5 vs 9.9
    Spin — even
    9.7 vs 10.0

    Control-first vs. power-first

    The Six Zero Coral Elongated 16mm's 16mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3's 14mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed. Both paddles target power players — the choice comes down to feel and price.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    8.1–8.4 oz8–8.3 oz

    Shape

    ElongatedElongated

    Core thickness

    14mm16mm

    Core material

    TruFoam (proprietary foam blend)—

    Face material

    T700 raw carbon fiber with fiberglass reinforcementJapanese Toray 700K raw carbon fiber with Diamond Tough Grit

    Handle length

    5.75"5.75"

    Price

    $199.99$170

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 is listed at 8.1–8.4 oz; Six Zero Coral Elongated 16mm at 8–8.3 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Six Zero Coral Elongated 16mm is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Core thickness. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 has a 14mm core; Six Zero Coral Elongated 16mm has a 16mm core, so the Six Zero Coral Elongated 16mm core is 2mm thicker. What core thickness changes
    • Face material. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 lists its face as T700 raw carbon fiber with fiberglass reinforcement; Six Zero Coral Elongated 16mm lists Japanese Toray 700K raw carbon fiber with Diamond Tough Grit. Paddle face materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3

    Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Playing style: power, spin

    Six Zero Coral Elongated 16mm

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw textured carbon face holds spin on rolls and resets.

    Playing style: power

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 if…

    • ✓you swing through the ball
    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line

    Pick the Six Zero Coral Elongated 16mm if…

    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
    • ✓you spin a lot of rolls and topspin serves
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