CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 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
- 87Power88
- 87Control86
- 92Spin90
- 82Forgiveness84
- 82Sweet spot86
- 75Stability88
- 93Maneuverability72
- 81Pop84
- 88Touch84
- 81Consistency88
- 53Swing weight78
- 65Twist weight84
- 53Launch angle54
- 63Plow through88
- 79Softness72
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage | JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $250 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.6 | 85.6 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 102 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 | 6.6 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.2 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam™ Floating Core | Propulsion Core with foam edge |
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.
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 verdict
JOOLA's tennis-convert paddle. The 5.5 in handle, 118 swing weight and plow-through 88 reward a full swing, and spin 90 keeps those heavy drives inside the baseline.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is swing weight: JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 scores 78 against 53 for CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage — a 25-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, spin, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is $30 cheaper at $250.
Swing weight
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 25 points (78 vs 53).
Plow through
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 25 points (88 vs 63).
Maneuverability
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads by 21 points (93 vs 72).
Twist weight
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 19 points (84 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
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 84 vs 65, stability 88 vs 75, consistency 88 vs 81. Twist weight 6.6 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 93 vs 72, touch 88 vs 84, spin 92 vs 90. At 102 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $30.
- Plow through
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (77.3 vs 77.5 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $30.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage
Take CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage if you want maneuverability (+21), softness (+7), touch (+4). Its swing weight of 102 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage review →JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you want swing weight (+25), plow through (+25), twist weight (+19). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 review →CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage or the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.6 vs 82.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 25 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage, at 102 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage or the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 measures 88 on power against 87 for CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage. That comes from a 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core swinging at 118 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage at 87 versus 86. 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 CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage scores 92 for spin off its Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face face, against 90 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16, with 6.6 twist weight against 6.1. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (84) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 costs $250, $30 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage: 14 mm TruFoam™ Floating Core core with a Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face face. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage, 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 CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 86 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 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 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage to the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads on swing weight by 25 points; everything else is within 25 points. At $280 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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