CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage 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
- 87Power94
- 87Control80
- 92Spin90
- 82Forgiveness76
- 82Sweet spot78
- 75Stability82
- 93Maneuverability84
- 81Pop94
- 88Touch74
- 81Consistency80
- 53Swing weight70
- 65Twist weight76
- 53Launch angle60
- 63Plow through82
- 79Softness56
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 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 Perseus Pro V 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.6 — better | 81.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 102 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 | 6.7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| 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 carbon friction surface |
| Core material | TruFoam™ Floating Core | Propulsion core with foam walls |
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 V 14 verdict
The 14 mm Pro V trades the 16 mm model's dwell time for the highest pop we have measured in the Perseus line. It is a speed-up paddle for players who already have hands.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage scores 79 against 56 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 — a 23-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($280 vs $280) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads by 23 points (79 vs 56).
Plow through
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 19 points (82 vs 63).
Swing weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 17 points (70 vs 53).
Touch
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads by 14 points (88 vs 74).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (78.5 vs 78.3 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage, hybrid on the Perseus Pro V 14.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Control
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 — touch 88 vs 74, maneuverability 93 vs 84, control 87 vs 80. At 102 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Touch
- Maneuverability
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85 vs 84.8 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage, hybrid on the Perseus Pro V 14.
- Touch
- Maneuverability
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage is the clearer pick at this level — softness 79 vs 56, forgiveness 82 vs 76. Its 14 mm TruFoam™ Floating Core core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage
Take CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage if you want softness (+23), touch (+14), maneuverability (+9). 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 V 14
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 if you want plow through (+19), swing weight (+17), pop (+13). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 review →CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (82.6 vs 81.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads by 23 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage, at 102 kg·cm² swing weight against 111 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14. 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 V 14?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 measures 94 on power against 87 for CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage. That comes from a 14 mm Propulsion core with foam walls core swinging at 111 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage at 87 versus 80. 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 carbon friction surface face on JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14, with 6.7 twist weight against 6.1. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage carries the higher forgiveness score (82) 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 V 14: 14 mm Propulsion core with foam walls core with a Raw carbon friction surface 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?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 82 and sweet spot 82 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage at 8 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (102 vs 111) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 to the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads on softness by 23 points; everything else is within 19 points. At $280 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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