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Paddle Comparison

CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 vs Holbrook Mav

A side-by-side spec, value, and use-case comparison of two of the most-searched pickleball paddles. Below: the attributes each paddle wins, a full spec table, and a clear recommendation for who should buy which.

Who wins on what

Power

Holbrook Mav

Higher Swing Weight (power) (117.75 vs 118.43, +0.68)

Hand Speed

CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (117.75 vs 118.43)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Holbrook Mav

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.26 vs 6.49, +0.23)

Value

Holbrook Mav

Lower effective price ($251.99 vs $84.99, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

CRBN
Holbrook

Model

TruFoam Genesis 3
Mav

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

14mm
16mm

Weight

8.1 oz
7.9 oz

Swing Weight

117.75
118.43

Twist Weight

6.26
6.49

Play Style

all-court

Retail Price

$279.99
$99.99

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
15% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$251.99
$84.99

CRBN

TruFoam Genesis 3

$251.99 (was $279.99)

Holbrook

Mav

$84.99 (was $99.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 if…

  • Your game leans all-court — this is tuned for that style.

Pick the Holbrook Mav if…

  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.49 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
  • You're price-conscious — about $167 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

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