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Quick verdict

Main split: Soft feel-leaning (Avatar Ultimate Pro Rava) vs Pop-leaning (CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis (Square)).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want softer feel, start with Avatar Ultimate Pro Rava (thicker core).

If you want pop-leaning response, start with CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis (Square) (thinner core).

If you want reach/leverage, start with Avatar Ultimate Pro Rava (longer length or grip).

Best-for highlights

CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis (Square)
Pop-leaning
Avatar Ultimate Pro Rava
Soft feel-leaningReach-leaning

Key differences

  • Minimum price: Avatar Ultimate Pro Rava is cheaper by $33.90 ($395.10 vs $429.00)
  • Weight: Avatar Ultimate Pro Rava is lighter by 7g (7.9 oz (223 g) vs 8.1 oz (230 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Thickness: CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis (Square) is thinner by 2mm (14 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Length: Avatar Ultimate Pro Rava is longer by 13mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis (Square) is wider by 8mm (7.8 in (199 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Grip circumference: CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis (Square) is smaller by 6mm (4.13 in (105 mm) vs 4.37 in (111 mm)) — affects comfort and grip feel.
  • Core material: 100% Foam vs SYCORE™ All-Foam Solid Core (no honeycomb)
Tradeoffs

Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.

CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis (Square) – 14mm
Price$429
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness14 mm
Core100% Foam
Avatar Ultimate Pro Rava – 16mm
Price$395
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreSYCORE™ All-Foam Solid Core (no honeycomb)

These paddles differ in price, weight, thickness, dimensions, grip and materials.

Price:$395 – $429
Weight:7.9 – 8.1 oz
Thickness:14mm – 16mm
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Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change

Pricing

Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.

Minimum priceDifferent
$34 range
CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis (Square) – 14mm
$429.00
Avatar Ultimate Pro Rava – 16mm
$395.10
Maximum priceDifferent
$44 range
CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis (Square) – 14mm
$439.00
Avatar Ultimate Pro Rava – 16mm
$395.10

Weight

WeightDifferent
0.2 oz range
CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis (Square) – 14mm
8.1 oz (230 g)
Avatar Ultimate Pro Rava – 16mm
7.9 oz (223 g)

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
2mm range
CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis (Square) – 14mm
14 mm
Avatar Ultimate Pro Rava – 16mm
16 mm

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis (Square) – 14mm
16 in (406 mm)
Avatar Ultimate Pro Rava – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
WidthDifferent
CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis (Square) – 14mm
7.8 in (199 mm)
Avatar Ultimate Pro Rava – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)

Grip

Grip circumferenceDifferent
CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis (Square) – 14mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
Avatar Ultimate Pro Rava – 16mm
4.37 in (111 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis (Square) – 14mm
100% Foam
Avatar Ultimate Pro Rava – 16mm
SYCORE™ All-Foam Solid Core (no honeycomb)
Face materialDifferent
CRBN 2 TruFoam Genesis (Square) – 14mm
T700 Carbon Fiber
Avatar Ultimate Pro Rava – 16mm
Carbon Fiber
How we detect differences

We highlight specs as "different" when they exceed these thresholds:

  • Weight: 0.2 oz (5g) or more difference
  • Thickness: 1mm or more difference
  • Price: $20 or more difference
  • Materials: Any difference in core or face material