In Episode 8 of Paddle of the Week, we go deeper—not wider. I tested six paddles and one pair of true pickleball shoes across drills, league play, and high-intensity games to find what actually performs when it counts.

The standout? The CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. Not the flashiest paddle, but maybe the most well-rounded foam-core paddle I’ve tested yet.

🔍 What’s covered:

• HEAD Motion Pro BOA Pickleball Shoes — Dual BOA lacing, court-specific traction, high stability.

• Gearbox GX2 Integra XL — Dead-quiet, ultra-stable, and unlike anything else on the market.

• Gearbox Pro Power Integra 8.1 — A deliberate bruiser that rewards clean swings without chaos.

• Chorus Supercourt EX — $119 paddle punching in the elite spin class. Legit value.

• JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm — Dense, stable, widebody control with excellent balance and feel.

• Selkirk Labs Project 008 10mm — A full foam paddle that’s fast, firm, and fully modifiable.

• CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 — Foam-core done right. Forgiving, spin-friendly, and deceptively powerful.

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Paddles Featured:

• Gearbox GX2 Integra XL

• Gearbox Pro Power Integra 8.1

• Chorus Supercourt EX

• JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm

• Selkirk Labs Project 008 (10mm)

• CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 — Paddle of the Week

Bonus Gear:

• HEAD Motion Pro BOA Pickleball Shoes

This one’s for the real players—if you care about stability, shape, build quality, and subtle differences in how paddles load and release energy, you’ll find something here.

Which paddle are you testing right now? Drop it in the comments and let me know what should make the cut next week.