CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
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
- 87Power83
- 87Control92
- 92Spin92
- 82Forgiveness79
- 82Sweet spot79
- 75Stability71
- 93Maneuverability87
- 81Pop75
- 88Touch92
- 81Consistency81
- 53Swing weight58
- 65Twist weight56
- 53Launch angle50
- 63Plow through69
- 79Softness84
Specs
| $280 | Price | $220 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 8.15 oz |
| 102 | Swing weight | 105 |
| 6.1 | Twist weight | 5.8 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face | Surface | Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber |
| 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.
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A verdict
The UPA-A revision brings the Coral Pro under the new pro-tour surface limits. It is measurably tamer than the original Coral Pro, and it is the version that is tournament-legal going forward.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage scores 65 against 56 for Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A — a 9-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, sweet spot, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A is $60 cheaper at $220.
Twist weight
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads by 9 points (65 vs 56).
Maneuverability
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads by 6 points (93 vs 87).
Pop
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads by 6 points (81 vs 75).
Plow through
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A leads by 6 points (69 vs 63).
Which one should you buy?
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage
Take CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage if you want twist weight (+9), maneuverability (+6), 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 →Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Take Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A if you want plow through (+6), control (+5), swing weight (+5). Its swing weight of 105 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A review →CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage or the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (82.6 vs 81.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads by 9 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage, at 102 kg·cm² swing weight against 105 for Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A. 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 Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage measures 87 on power against 83 for Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A. That comes from a 14 mm TruFoam™ Floating Core core swinging at 102 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A at 92 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 92 for the Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber face on Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage, with 6.1 twist weight against 5.8. 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A costs $220, $60 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. Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A: 16 mm ProPulsion Foam core with a Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber 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. CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage at 8 oz against 8.15 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (102 vs 105) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A to the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads on twist weight by 9 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $280 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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