CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 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
- 87Power88
- 87Control89
- 92Spin94
- 82Forgiveness90
- 82Sweet spot91
- 75Stability90
- 93Maneuverability70
- 81Pop84
- 88Touch86
- 81Consistency89
- 53Swing weight76
- 65Twist weight90
- 53Launch angle54
- 63Plow through86
- 79Softness78
Specs
| $280 | Price | $220 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 102 | Swing weight | 116 |
| 6.1 | Twist weight | 7 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face | Surface | Aramid 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 Infinity Ruby 16 verdict
The edgeless Ruby. Removing the edge guard adds face area and twist weight (7.0) to a paddle that already had one of the most durable spin surfaces in the sport.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 90 against 65 for CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage — a 25-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, control, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is $60 cheaper at $220.
Twist weight
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 25 points (90 vs 65).
Maneuverability
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage leads by 23 points (93 vs 70).
Swing weight
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 23 points (76 vs 53).
Plow through
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 23 points (86 vs 63).
Which one should you buy?
CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage
Take CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage if you want maneuverability (+23). 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 Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you want twist weight (+25), swing weight (+23), plow through (+23). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 review →CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 82.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 25 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage, at 102 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16. 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 Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 measures 88 on power against 87 for CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 94 for spin off its Aramid fiber face, against 92 for the Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face face on CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, with 7 twist weight against 6.1. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 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 Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with a Aramid 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (102 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage to the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads on twist weight by 25 points; everything else is within 23 points. At $280 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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