CRBN
CRBN TruFoam Genesis
$279.99
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CRBN TruFoam Genesis vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar is cheaper at $120. Every spec and price links to its source.
Ronbus
Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar
$120Cheaper
Which is better: the CRBN TruFoam Genesis or Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar?
The Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar is the cheaper at $120. The Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | CRBN TruFoam Genesis | Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $279.99 | $120 |
| Brand | CRBN | Ronbus |
| Released | — | — |
| Weight (oz) | 8.25 | 8.2 |
| Length (in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Width (in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Core thickness (mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Face material | T700 raw carbon fiber with an added fiberglass layer | Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber, textured |
| Core material | TruFoam proprietary high-density foam (100% foam core, no honeycomb) | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| Paddle shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Grip length (in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference (in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Spin (rpm) | — | — |
| Usap approved | Yes | — |
Sources — CRBN TruFoam Genesis: pickleballcentral.com (verified 2026-08-01). Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar: dashpickleball.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the CRBN TruFoam Genesis and Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Weight (oz): CRBN TruFoam Genesis 8.25 vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar 8.2
- Core thickness (mm): CRBN TruFoam Genesis 14 vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar 16
- Face material: CRBN TruFoam Genesis T700 raw carbon fiber with an added fiberglass layer vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber, textured
- Core material: CRBN TruFoam Genesis TruFoam proprietary high-density foam (100% foam core, no honeycomb) vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar Polypropylene honeycomb
- Paddle shape: CRBN TruFoam Genesis elongated vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar hybrid
- Grip circumference (in): CRBN TruFoam Genesis 4.125 vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar 4.25