CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage

Who should buy the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage?

CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage head-to-head comparisons

The matchups people actually cross-shop, each with a full 15-trait breakdown.

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• CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs TruFoam Genesis XSame brand, more power
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DNA match — paddles within 5% of the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage

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CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage

IQ 82.6 · $280

5 paddles within 5% of the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage

Ranked by DNA deviation

1. #1Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16$200 (-80) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match96.7%83
   -6 maneuverability-6 pop+6 plow through+5 control

   Saves $80 versus the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage · +6 plow through · -6 maneuverability · Higher IQ score (82.7 vs 82.6)

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2. #2Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid$110 (-170) · 15.2 mm · hybridDNA match96%81
   -12 power-9 pop+9 softness-6 sweet spot

   Saves $170 versus the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage · +9 softness · -12 power

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3. #3Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A$220 (-60) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match95.8%81
   -9 twist weight-6 maneuverability-6 pop+6 plow through

   Saves $60 versus the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage · +6 plow through · -9 twist weight

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4. #4Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14$130 (-150) · 14 mm · standardDNA match95.6%82
   -10 power+9 stability+9 twist weight-7 sweet spot

   Saves $150 versus the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage · +9 stability · -10 power

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5. #5JOOLA Scorpeus 14$100 (-180) · 14 mm · standardDNA match95.1%81
   -13 power-11 plow through-9 swing weight+6 twist weight

   Saves $180 versus the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage · +6 twist weight · -13 power

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Best alternatives to the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage

Each pick beats the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.

• CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs Quartz Control
• CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
• CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage vs Perseus Pro V 16

CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage — frequently asked questions

Is the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage good for beginners?

Not our first recommendation. Forgiveness sits at 82/100 and the paddle is tuned for advanced/pro play. A developing player is better served by something more forgiving and cheaper — see our beginner shortlist.

Is the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage worth the price?

At $280 it sits in the 86th percentile of the database for cost and the 45th for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the Six Zero Quartz Control at $190 is the value alternative we point people to.

How does the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage compare to the Coral Hybrid 16?

They are close on DNA. The CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage reads power 87 / control 87 / spin 92 against 83 / 92 / 92 for the Coral Hybrid 16, at $280 versus $200. Our full head-to-head breaks down every trait.

Is the 14 mm better than the 16 mm version?

A 14 mm core returns energy faster, so drives and speed-ups come off harder with less effort. The 16 mm build gives up some of that pop for dwell time and softer hands. Pick 14 mm for pace, 16 mm for touch.

Is the CRBN CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage approved for tournament play?

Sanctioned play requires the model to appear on USA Pickleball's official approved-equipment list. CRBN submits its retail models for approval, but approval is per model and configuration, so check the current USAP list for the exact CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.

Does the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage have good spin?

Spin measures 92/100 — the 78th percentile of our database — off a Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face face. That is top-tier: enough bite for heavy topspin drives and rolls.

Is the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage head heavy?

Swing weight is 102 kg·cm² and twist weight 6.1. That is light and fast through the swing path, which favours hands battles over plow-through. Static weight is 8 oz.

Does the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage benefit from lead tape?

Yes — at 102 kg·cm² there is room to add. Tape at 3 and 9 o'clock raises twist weight and stability with the smallest hit to hand speed; tape at 12 adds power and plow-through but slows the paddle noticeably. Any added weight can affect tournament legality if it changes the paddle beyond the approved configuration.

What is the best overgrip for the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage?

The stock handle is 5.5 in long with a 4.125 in circumference. A thin tacky overgrip adds roughly 1/16 in of circumference and a few grams above the balance point — the cheapest way to fine-tune fit. If your hand is larger than the 4.125 in stock size, build up with an under-wrap first rather than stacking overgrips.

What should I replace the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage with when it wears out?

Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage; if you want to change something, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 adds control (96 vs 87) and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 adds power (95 vs 87).

Who is the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage best for?

Drive-first players who wear paddles out. Skill levels we would put on it: advanced, pro. Handle length of 5.5 in supports a two-handed backhand.

What shape and size is the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage?

hybrid shape, 16.2 in long by 7.8 in wide, 14 mm TruFoam™ Floating Core core, Raw T700 Carbon Fiber Face face, 8 oz. Released 2026.

Is the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage good for two-handed backhands?

Yes — the 5.5 in handle gives your top hand a full grip rather than riding the throat.

CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage or TruFoam Genesis 2?

Both are CRBN. The CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage reads IQ 82.6 at $280; the TruFoam Genesis 2 reads IQ 87.9 at $280. The clearest split is control (87 vs 89).

How does PickleballLookup score the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage?

The IQ score of 82.6 is a weighted composite of the 15 Paddle DNA traits, normalized across every paddle in the database so the number means the same thing on any page. Performance traits carry the most weight; descriptive traits like swing weight carry none. Full methodology is published.