Head to head

CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis 14mm vs RPM Q2 Widebody 14mm

Same 14mm core and standard shape; they differ on dimensions, weight, swingweight, face and core, price and warranty.

CRBN

2 TruFoam Genesis 14mm

$200$280 list

at JustPaddles, checked Oct 21

Buy at JustPaddles$200

RPM Q2 14mm Widebody pickleball paddle, front view

RPM

Q2 Widebody 14mm

$250

at JustPaddles, checked Oct 21

Buy at JustPaddles$250

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What's actually different

Generated from the brands' published specs. Nothing here comes from lab testing; see how we read specs.

Shape
Both are standard shapes, at 16" × 7.85" for the CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis 14mm and 16" × 8" for the RPM Q2 Widebody 14mm.
Weight
The CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis 14mm is 0.4 oz heavier: 8.1 oz against 7.7 oz. Static weight alone doesn't tell you how a paddle swings; swingweight does, when the brand publishes it.
Swingweight
The CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis 14mm has the higher swingweight: 113 against 104. Higher swingweight means more plow-through on drives; the RPM Q2 Widebody 14mm's lower number means quicker hands in fast exchanges.
Face and core
Face: Toray T700 raw carbon fiber with a fiberglass layer (raw carbon) on the CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis 14mm, CarbonBite carbon fiber surface (carbon) on the RPM Q2 Widebody 14mm. Core: 100% foam (proprietary TruFoam blend) against Fully molded EPP foam core with 3mm integrated groove channels.
Price
The CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis 14mm costs $50 less right now: $200 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21) against $250 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21).
Warranty
Warranty is 12 months on the CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis 14mm and Limited lifetime warranty (manufacturing defects) on the RPM Q2 Widebody 14mm.

What's the same, or can't be compared

Core thickness: Both have a 14mm core.
Twistweight: Twistweights are close: 6.75 for the CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis 14mm and 6.8 for the RPM Q2 Widebody 14mm.
Handle: Both have a 5.5" handle.

Who should pick which

Pick the

CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis 14mm

if…

You drive the ball and want more plow-through (swingweight 113).
You want to spend less: it is $50 cheaper right now.

Full specs and who it's for

Pick the

RPM Q2 Widebody 14mm

if…

You want quicker hands at the kitchen (swingweight 104).
You prefer a lighter paddle (7.7 oz).

Full specs and who it's for

Specs side by side

Spec	CRBN2 TruFoam Genesis 14mm	RPMQ2 Widebody 14mm
Price today	$200 at JustPaddles (Oct 21)	$250 at JustPaddles (Oct 21)
List price	$280	$250
Shape	Standard	Standard
Core thickness	14 mm	14 mm
Weight	8.1 oz	7.7 oz
Swingweight	113	104
Twistweight	6.75	6.8
Length × width	16" × 7.85"	16" × 8"
Handle length	5.5"	5.5"
Grip circumference	4.125"	4.125"
Balance point	23.7 cm	24.3 cm
Face	Toray T700 raw carbon fiber with a fiberglass layer (Raw carbon)	CarbonBite carbon fiber surface (Carbon)
Core	100% foam (proprietary TruFoam blend)	Fully molded EPP foam core with 3mm integrated groove channels
USA Pickleball approved	Yes	Yes
Warranty	12 months	Limited lifetime warranty (manufacturing defects)
Sold at	JustPaddles	JustPaddles
Specs last verified	Sep 25, 2026	Sep 25, 2026

Bold values differ. "Not published" means the brand does not list that number, so we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Specs come from each brand's product page on the date shown.

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