Head to head
CRBN 4 TruFoam Genesis 14mm vs Six Zero Black Opal 14mm
Same 14mm core and hybrid shape; they differ on dimensions, swingweight, face and core, price and warranty.
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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 hybrid shapes, at 16.2" × 7.8" for the CRBN 4 TruFoam Genesis 14mm and 16.3" × 7.6" for the Six Zero Black Opal 14mm.
Swingweight
The Six Zero Black Opal 14mm has the higher swingweight: 114 against 107. Higher swingweight means more plow-through on drives; the CRBN 4 TruFoam Genesis 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 4 TruFoam Genesis 14mm, Diamond Tough raw carbon fiber (raw carbon) on the Six Zero Black Opal 14mm. Core: 100% foam (proprietary TruFoam blend) against G4 Aerospace solid foam core with Power Gel layer.
Price
The Six Zero Black Opal 14mm costs $10 less right now: $220 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 20) against $230 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21).
Warranty
Warranty is 12 months on the CRBN 4 TruFoam Genesis 14mm and 12-month limited structural warranty on the Six Zero Black Opal 14mm.
What's the same, or can't be compared
- Core thickness: Both have a 14mm core.
- Weight: Listed weights are within 0.05 oz: 8.1 oz for the CRBN 4 TruFoam Genesis 14mm and 8.15 oz for the Six Zero Black Opal 14mm.
- Twistweight: Twistweights are close: 6.58 for the CRBN 4 TruFoam Genesis 14mm and 6.4 for the Six Zero Black Opal 14mm.
- Handle: Both have a 5.5" handle.
Who should pick which
Pick the
CRBN 4 TruFoam Genesis 14mm
if…
- You want quicker hands at the kitchen (swingweight 107).
Pick the
Six Zero Black Opal 14mm
if…
- You drive the ball and want more plow-through (swingweight 114).
Specs side by side
| Spec | CRBN4 TruFoam Genesis 14mm | Six ZeroBlack Opal 14mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $230 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) | $220 at JustPaddles (Oct 20) |
| List price | $280 | $220 |
| Shape | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Core thickness | 14 mm | 14 mm |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 8.15 oz |
| Swingweight | 107 | 114 |
| Twistweight | 6.58 | 6.4 |
| Length × width | 16.2" × 7.8" | 16.3" × 7.6" |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.5" |
| Grip circumference | 4.125" | 4.125" |
| Balance point | 23.7 cm | Not published |
| Face | Toray T700 raw carbon fiber with a fiberglass layer (Raw carbon) | Diamond Tough raw carbon fiber (Raw carbon) |
| Core | 100% foam (proprietary TruFoam blend) | G4 Aerospace solid foam core with Power Gel layer |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12-month limited structural warranty |
| Sold at | JustPaddles | JustPaddles |
| Specs last verified | Sep 25, 2026 | Oct 20, 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.