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CRBN 3 TruFoam Genesis Pickleball Paddle

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CRBN 3 TruFoam Genesis Pickleball Paddle

90Universal Acclaim

The CRBN 3 TruFoam Genesis is overwhelmingly praised as a versatile, well-balanced paddle that excels at both power and control with exceptional shock absorption and a lightweight design. Reviewers consistently highlight its ability to improve serves, dinks, and drop shots while reducing joint strain, though one reviewer notes the premium price point as a consideration.

Sentiment Breakdown

90 positive / 10 neutral / 0 negative

Pros

  • Perfect balance of touch and power for all-court play
  • Lightweight design reduces shoulder and elbow strain
  • Excellent shock absorption for joint protection
  • Large sweet spot with impressive versatility
  • Superior control for dinks, drops, and kitchen play

Cons

  • Premium price point may be prohibitive for budget buyers
  • Not the most powerful paddle for aggressive players seeking maximum pop

What Reviewers Mention

Balance of Power and Control
50% of reviews
Lightweight Design
40% of reviews
Shock Absorption
20% of reviews
Sweet Spot
20% of reviews
Price
10% of reviews

Specifications

Surface MaterialCarbon Fiber
ShapeElongated

Where to Buy

Most Recent Reviews: Showing 10 reviews

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100Universal Acclaim

Great paddle: All around awesome paddle. Perfect balance of touch and power. I like this one better than the waves, the boomstik, and new Perseus.

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Pickleball Warehouse

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100Universal Acclaim

TrueFoam 3 is a game changer!: I truly love this new paddle for my game. I do deal with tennis elbow and this lighter weight is awesome, I am noticing my serve is better and there is spin on the ball. It is amazing and my control at the kitchen is better too. My customer service rep Karen, who was beyond helpful guiding me, also tried it and changed to this paddle too! It is fun and I am thankful to have had the opportunity to try it first!!! THANK YOU!!!!!

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100Universal Acclaim

Awesome Paddle: Im not an expert but I really love this paddle. I feel like I have more reach and more control of the ball.

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Pickleball Warehouse

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100Universal Acclaim

Happy hitting: Surprised at how much shock this paddle absorbs. My shoulder had no issues after 5 hours of play.

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100Universal Acclaim

Best paddle so far: I have been playing with my Genesis 3 Trufoam CRBN paddle for about a month now since I got it for Father’s Day 2025, and I simply love this paddle. It is light and easy to maneuver for dinks and drops but when you need power, the paddle responds instantly! I strongly recommend this paddle to anyone looking for one to invest in and to enjoy the game as much as possible!

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100Universal Acclaim

Big gains: I moved from a 16mm Joola Perseus to this paddle and it’s made a significant improvement in my game. The paddle has more power, a huge sweet spot and can really take the pace out of the ball to hit drop winners. It’s an impressive paddle in that it seems to do everything pretty well. I bought the longer, wide blade and I really like that size.

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100Universal Acclaim

AMAZING PADDLE: I come from tennis and have a very aggressive style of play. I borrowed a friends racquet and was amazed by the power it has. And the control was great. The paddle is a bit pricey. Will get one as soon as I can find it on sale.

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100Universal Acclaim

My New Main: I’ve played with several dozen paddles and this is by far the best fit for me. Is it the most powerful? No, and I don’t want it to be, but I can get good pace with a full swing. Does it have tons of pop? No, but that means I can reset and drop reliably without popping the ball up, and still can maintain hands battles. However, what this paddle does exceptionally well, better than any paddle I’ve played with, is shape the ball. The dwell time is fantastic and I get tons of topspin an

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100Universal Acclaim

The MOD held me back!: I have been playing pickleball for about 2 years now and have purchased and tried over 70 paddles (I know, I have a problem). Over the past year I mostly used the Perseus Gen 3 and the MOD for rec and competitive play. When the GEN 3 was delisted I was very disappointed as I had really gotten used to the power and felt like I had good control with it. Same with the MOD when I used it to replace my GEN 3. I was excited to try the Joola Perseus Pro IV knowing the MOD was bei

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Pickleball Studio

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60Mixed or Average

CRBN’s latest and greatest has been long awaited. Being teased and developed for 18 months, their TruFoam technology finds its first home in the Genesis lineup. It’s truly unique. And while it’s the first 100% foam core (not counting Gearbox’s ribbed core), the ground-breaking tech isn’t what you’d expect in today’s game.

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