⚖️ Rating: Recommended
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👉 Paddle stats

Pros:

• Designed to last a very long time
• Unique feel that’s easy to use and plays well for a vast majority of players
• Innovative technology, first in the space

Cons:

• Premium price point ($279 before code)
• Not a power paddle, but a high-performing all-court paddle
• Don’t expect it to be an immediate game-changer

Control and feel

• Unique feel that grows on you over time
• Doesn’t feel tingy like propylene nor springy or soft like EVA foam, but a mix between the two
• Overall very easy to use

• High dwell time and pockets the ball
• Soft game felt very easy and didn’t require an adjustment period

Power and pop

• Not a full-blown power paddle, especially without any modifications
• All-court leaning power

Sweet Spot and Forgiveness

• Felt reliable and predictable without a nonlinear power curve
• Average sweet spot

Durability

• Very durable due to full foam core (nearly impossible to core crush)
• Designed to last longer than traditional polypropylene cores

Spin Potential

• Peel-ply isn’t particularly rough
• Paddle shapes the ball well and creates very good topspin
• Remains to be seen if spin will retain after months of use

Preferred shape:

• TruFoam Genesis 2 after customizations

Weight setup:

• TruFoam Genesis 2: 7-8” strips of 0.5g tape at 3 and 9 o’clock
• Power similar to Engage Pursuit 1, Spartus Olympus, and PaddleTek TK 14.3mm

Who this is for:

• Want aggressive all-court paddle
• Don’t care about budget
• Tired of core-crushing paddles
• Use aggressive semi-western grips (tennis players)

Who this is not for:

• Price-conscious players
• Players who want a very powerful paddle

⚖️ Rating: Recommended
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👉 Paddle stats

Pros:

• Firepower is exactly where I like it
• No core crushing and solid foam core is extremely durable
• Exceptional spin due to increased dwell time: only lost 100-200 RPM after weeks of heavy use (typically loses over 300RPM)

Cons:

• Handles made from foam pallets, which make it squishier and creates dents unlike fully molded premium handles
• Doesn’t feel immediately exceptional, but unique in its own way
• Average sweet spot and requires customization

Control and feel

• Doesn’t immediately strike you as hugely different nor exceptional
• Not defined by one exceptional trait
• Pleasant and consistent that makes every hit feel predictable and reliable
• Heavier than the CRBN X series and similar thermoformed paddles 

Power and pop 

• Power profile is enjoyable; more powerful than X series
• Not as powerful as most pure power paddles in the market
• Power comes at the cost of control, but TruFoams achieves a good balance of both
• Decent putaway power and comfortable for resets and soft game

Sweet Spot and Forgiveness

• Average sweet spot; comparable to most thermoformed paddles
• Sweet spot feels a little narrow on 1 and 3 shapes, wider on 2 shape
• Dead spot may exist on bottom of the face closer to the handle
• A very slight break-in helps open the sweet spot

Durability

• Confident that these paddles will be more durable
• No danger of core crushing
• Only vulnerability may be surface layer being disbonded from the foam, but they’ve been tested and reinforced for this reason

Spin Potential

• Exceptional spin that gives you the ability to shape the ball

Preferred shape:

• TFG2

Weight setup:

• TFG 2: 3 grams of tungsten on 3 and 9’o clock
• TFG 1&3: 3 grams at 4 & 8 o’clock, closer to neck

Who this is for:

• Players who want reasonable power
• Players who enjoy really strong spin
• Players who value durability

Who this is not for:

• Players looking for an extremely powerful paddle

⚖️ Rating: Recommended
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👉 Paddle stats

Pros:

• Outstanding R&D that no other brand has been able to achieve
• Plays better than most aggressive all-court paddles
• Durability gains is a big deal
• Provides enough offense to be dangerous while offering room to be creative

Cons:

• A true hybrid shape would work really well, but not available until later this year
• Not a power paddle
• TF1 and TF3 were on the heavier side
• Not outstanding stock

Control and feel

• Soft and intuitive feel that feels nice
• Not overly plush, but provides crisp response
• Very natural feeling that gives you a better connection where the ball is going
• Pocketing sensation that you can shape the ball well on drives and drop shots
• Higher than normal swingweights for 14mm paddles due to dense foam

Power and pop 

• Aggressive all-court paddles with above-average power and pop
• Enough power to finish points
• Fiberglass may activate unexpected power sometimes, which was felt when resetting balls from the midcourt
• Higher launch angle

Sweet spot and forgiveness

• Twistweights are strong for 14mm paddles (besides TF1)
• Not a strength for this series, but not enough hold them back
• Customization is needed

Spin potential

• Over 2000 RPMs for each shape
• Pocketing could contribute to good spin on drives

Preferred shape:

• TF2 offers less power from the baselines than other shapes but more pop at the net
• Extra pop and maneuverability better than other two shapes

Weight setup:

• 6g tungsten tape near butt cap to improve hand speed 

Who this is for:

• Enjoy new and innovative tech
• Value longevity
• Like a unique feel, good control, and decent power

Who this is not for:

• Players who want full power
• Players who like lower swing weights
• Need customization

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