CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage wins this matchup for most players: it takes hand speed on Paddle DNA against the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 87
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 92
Control
Too close to call
87 vs 87
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 82
Hand speed
102 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$280 at IQ 85.9 vs $280 at IQ 82.6
Overall pick: CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage · $280 · IQ 82.6
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 87Power90
- 87Control87
- 92Spin93
- 82Forgiveness84
- 82Sweet spot86
- 75Stability87
- 93Maneuverability70
- 81Pop81
- 88Touch86
- 81Consistency88
- 53Swing weight83
- 65Twist weight82
- 53Launch angle57
- 63Plow through88
- 79Softness88
CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage | CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.6 | 85.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 102 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 | 6.5 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.2 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam™ Floating Core | TruFoam full-foam core |
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 3 verdict
The hybrid sits between the other two Genesis shapes on every scored axis. If you cannot decide between reach and forgiveness, this is the shape that refuses to make you choose.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is swing weight: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 scores 83 against 53 for CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage — a 30-point gap. They are effectively level on power, forgiveness, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $280, so price cannot break the tie.
Swing weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 30 points (83 vs 53).
Plow through
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 25 points (88 vs 63).
Maneuverability
CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads by 23 points (93 vs 70).
Twist weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 17 points (82 vs 65).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 82 vs 65, stability 87 vs 75, consistency 88 vs 81. Twist weight 6.5 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage
CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 93 vs 70, touch 88 vs 86. At 102 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.8 vs 85 on the weighted index). Pick on static weight — 8.3 oz on the TruFoam Genesis 3, 8 oz on the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 88 vs 79, twist weight 82 vs 65, forgiveness 84 vs 82. Its 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 if you want swing weight (+30), plow through (+25), twist weight (+17). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 review →CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage
Take CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage if you want maneuverability (+23). Its swing weight of 102 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 vs CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 or the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.9 vs 82.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 30 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage, at 102 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 or the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 scores 90 for power against 87 for CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage. That comes from a 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 87 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 92 for the Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face on CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3, with the higher forgiveness score (84 vs 82). Its 6.5 twist weight against 6.1 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Both list at $280. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core with a Raw T700 carbon face. CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage: 14 mm TruFoam™ Floating Core with a Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 86 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (102 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads on swing weight by 30 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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