CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 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
- 87Power90
- 87Control87
- 92Spin93
- 82Forgiveness84
- 82Sweet spot86
- 75Stability87
- 93Maneuverability70
- 81Pop81
- 88Touch86
- 81Consistency88
- 53Swing weight83
- 65Twist weight82
- 53Launch angle57
- 63Plow through88
- 79Softness88
Specs
| $280 | Price | $280 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 8.3 oz |
| 102 | Swing weight | 116 |
| 6.1 | Twist weight | 6.5 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face | Surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.5 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 3 verdict
The hybrid sits between the other two Genesis shapes on every measured axis. If you cannot decide between reach and forgiveness, this is the shape that refuses to make you choose.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is swing weight: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 scores 83 against 53 for CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage — a 30-point gap. They are effectively level on power, forgiveness, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($280 vs $280) that it should not 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
CRBN 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 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 →CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage
Take CRBN 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 CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 vs CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 or the CRBN 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?
- CRBN 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 CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 measures 90 on power against 87 for CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage. That comes from a 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 at 87 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 3 scores 93 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 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3, with 6.5 twist weight against 6.1. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 carries the higher forgiveness score (84) 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 3: 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 TruFoam Genesis 3, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 avoids.
- 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. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 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 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN 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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