CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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
- 87Power90
- 87Control93
- 92Spin93
- 82Forgiveness85
- 82Sweet spot87
- 75Stability90
- 93Maneuverability71
- 81Pop85
- 88Touch90
- 81Consistency92
- 53Swing weight79
- 65Twist weight85
- 53Launch angle55
- 63Plow through88
- 79Softness84
Specs
| $280 | Price | $280 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 8.3 oz |
| 102 | Swing weight | 118 |
| 6.1 | Twist weight | 6.5 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face | Surface | Raw Toray 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.
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 verdict
JOOLA's foam-era flagship. It keeps the Perseus hybrid footprint but adds perimeter foam, so drives leave hotter without the control numbers collapsing.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is swing weight: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 scores 79 against 53 for CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage — a 26-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
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 26 points (79 vs 53).
Plow through
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 25 points (88 vs 63).
Maneuverability
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads by 22 points (93 vs 71).
Twist weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 20 points (85 vs 65).
Which one should you buy?
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage
Take CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage if you want maneuverability (+22). Its swing weight of 102 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage review →JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 if you want swing weight (+26), plow through (+25), twist weight (+20). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 review →CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage or the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.3 vs 82.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 26 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage, at 102 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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 Perseus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 measures 90 on power against 87 for CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage. That comes from a 16 mm Gen 4 foam-injected polymer core swinging at 118 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 at 93 versus 87. Its 16 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?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 scores 93 for spin off its Raw Toray 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?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16, with 6.5 twist weight against 6.1. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (85) 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 CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage: 14 mm TruFoam™ Floating Core core with a Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face face. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16: 16 mm Gen 4 foam-injected polymer 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 Perseus Pro IV 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 85 and sweet spot 87 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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 Perseus Pro IV 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads on swing 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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