CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
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
- 87Power87
- 87Control89
- 92Spin76
- 82Forgiveness80
- 82Sweet spot79
- 75Stability73
- 93Maneuverability76
- 81Pop75
- 88Touch92
- 81Consistency81
- 53Swing weight69
- 65Twist weight59
- 53Launch angle50
- 63Plow through79
- 79Softness84
Specs
| $280 | Price | $300 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 8.25 oz |
| 102 | Swing weight | 112 |
| 6.1 | Twist weight | 5.9 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face | Surface | InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.8 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.
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is maneuverability: CRBN 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. CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage is $20 cheaper at $280.
Maneuverability
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads by 17 points (93 vs 76).
Spin
CRBN 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 should you buy?
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 →CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage
Take CRBN 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 CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage review →Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 vs CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 or the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage?
- CRBN 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 — CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads by 17 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 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 Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 or the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 measures 87 on power against 87 for CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage. That comes from a 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core swinging at 112 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- 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?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage scores 92 for spin off its Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face 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?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage, with 6.1 twist weight against 5.9. 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?
- CRBN 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?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16: 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core with a InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture 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?
- 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?
- 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. Selkirk Omni Elongated 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 8.25 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 CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads on maneuverability by 17 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $300 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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