CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage 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 spin, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16, which costs $300.
Power
Too close to call
87 vs 87
Spin
92 vs 76
Control
Too close to call
89 vs 87
Forgiveness
Too close to call
82 vs 80
Hand speed
102 vs 112 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$280 at IQ 82.6 vs $300 at IQ 79.7
Overall pick: CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage · $280 · IQ 82.6
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 87Power87
- 87Control89
- 92Spin76
- 82Forgiveness80
- 82Sweet spot79
- 75Stability73
- 93Maneuverability76
- 81Pop75
- 88Touch92
- 81Consistency81
- 53Swing weight69
- 65Twist weight59
- 53Launch angle50
- 63Plow through79
- 79Softness84
CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage | Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.6 — better | 79.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 102 | 112 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 — better | 5.9 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.2 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.8 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face | InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture |
| Core material | TruFoam™ Floating Core | ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) |
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.
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 verdict
ReactCore's foam-and-ring build makes the elongated Omni unusually stable for its 16.5 in length, and the 5.8 in handle is the longest in the database.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is maneuverability: CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage scores 93 against 76 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 — a 17-point gap. They are effectively level on sweet spot, launch angle, control, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage is $20 cheaper at $280.
Maneuverability
CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads by 17 points (93 vs 76).
Spin
CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads by 16 points (92 vs 76).
Swing weight
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 leads by 16 points (69 vs 53).
Plow through
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 leads by 16 points (79 vs 63).
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
CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage
CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 65 vs 59, sweet spot 82 vs 79, forgiveness 82 vs 80. Twist weight 6.1 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage
CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage is the clearer pick at this level — maneuverability 93 vs 76, spin 92 vs 76, forgiveness 82 vs 80. At 102 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85 vs 83.1 on the weighted index). Take CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage and keep the $20.
- Spin
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (77.3 vs 78.4 on the weighted index). Take CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage and keep the $20.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage
Take CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage if you want maneuverability (+17), spin (+16), pop (+6). Its swing weight of 102 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage review →Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 if you want swing weight (+16), plow through (+16), softness (+5). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 review →CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage or the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16?
- CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (82.6 vs 79.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads by 17 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage, at 102 kg·cm² swing weight against 112 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage or the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 87 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 at 89 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?
- CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage scores 92 for spin off its Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face, against 76 for the InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face on Selkirk Omni Elongated 16. In practice a 16-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage, with the higher forgiveness score (82 vs 80). Its 6.1 twist weight against 5.9 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage costs $280, $20 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?
- CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage: 14 mm TruFoam™ Floating Core with a Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face. Selkirk Omni Elongated 16: 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core with an InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16, at 5.8 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- 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. Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage at 8 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (102 vs 112) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 to the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads on maneuverability by 17 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $280 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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