CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 87Power87
- 87Control89
- 92Spin92
- 82Forgiveness89
- 82Sweet spot91
- 75Stability90
- 93Maneuverability74
- 81Pop79
- 88Touch88
- 81Consistency89
- 53Swing weight78
- 65Twist weight91
- 53Launch angle58
- 63Plow through82
- 79Softness89
Specs
| $280 | Price | $280 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 8.3 oz |
| 102 | Swing weight | 113 |
| 6.1 | Twist weight | 7 |
| hybrid | Shape | standard |
| Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face | Surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage verdict
The Barrage is CRBN's power interpretation of the TruFoam platform: a 14 mm hybrid whose full-foam core keeps the ball on the face longer than any thermoformed build at this power level.
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 verdict
The forgiving shape in the Genesis line. It trades the elongated model's reach for a wide face, the highest twist weight of the three, and a noticeably easier reset at the kitchen.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 91 against 65 for CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage — a 26-point gap. They are effectively level on control, pop, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($280 vs $280) that it should not break the tie.
Twist weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 26 points (91 vs 65).
Swing weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 25 points (78 vs 53).
Maneuverability
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads by 19 points (93 vs 74).
Plow through
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 19 points (82 vs 63).
Which one should you buy?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 if you want twist weight (+26), swing weight (+25), plow through (+19). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 review →CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage
Take CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage if you want maneuverability (+19). Its swing weight of 102 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 vs CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 or the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.9 vs 82.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 26 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage, at 102 kg·cm² swing weight against 113 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 or the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 measures 87 on power against 87 for CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage. That comes from a 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core core swinging at 113 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 at 89 versus 87. Its 14 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 92 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 92 for the Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face face on CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, with 7 twist weight against 6.1. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 carries the higher forgiveness score (89) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $0 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core core with a Raw T700 carbon face. CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage: 14 mm TruFoam™ Floating Core core with a Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (102 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads on twist weight by 26 points; everything else is within 25 points. At $280 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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