CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
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 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (82.6 vs 81.2), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
87 vs 83
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 92
Control
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
92 vs 87
Forgiveness
Too close to call
82 vs 79
Hand speed
102 vs 105 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
$220 at IQ 81.2 vs $280 at IQ 82.6
Overall pick: CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage · $280 · IQ 82.6
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
CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage | Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $220 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.6 — better | 81.2 |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.15 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 102 | 105 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 — better | 5.8 |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.2 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face | Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber |
| Core material | TruFoam™ Floating Core | ProPulsion Foam |
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: 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
CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads by 9 points (65 vs 56).
Maneuverability
CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads by 6 points (93 vs 87).
Pop
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 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 56, forgiveness 82 vs 79, sweet spot 82 vs 79. Twist weight 6.1 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.9 vs 87.3 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A and keep the $60.
- Maneuverability
- Power
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85 vs 85.7 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A and keep the $60.
- Plow through
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (77.3 vs 77.5 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A and keep the $60.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage
Take 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 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 →CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage or the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- 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 — CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads by 9 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 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 CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage or the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage scores 87 for power against 83 for Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A. That comes from a 14 mm TruFoam™ Floating 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 92 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage, with the higher forgiveness score (82 vs 79). Its 6.1 twist weight against 5.8 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- 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?
- CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage: 14 mm TruFoam™ Floating Core with a Raw T700 Carbon Fiber 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- 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. Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage at 8 oz against 8.15 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 CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 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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