Relentless by Design
The CRBN TruFoam™ Barrage is built for players who want power that shows up instantly. Using the same 100% TruFoam™ Gen-4 foam core technology that defines Genesis and Waves, Barrage introduces a new core architecture engineered specifically for pop-based power. The result is a paddle that delivers immediate explosion on contact, faster ball speed, and relentless pressure in every exchange.
Designed for players who attack early, speed the game up, and finish points decisively, Barrage turns quick swings into clean winners while maintaining the stability and consistency the TruFoam family is known for.
Whether you thrive in hands battles, punish high balls, or rely on fast counters and drives, Barrage is designed to keep your opponents on their heels.
What to Expect When First Trying Barrage
From your first hit, Barrage feels fast and alive. The response off the face is immediate, with a crisp pop that rewards quick acceleration and confident swings. There is no lag and no delay. The ball jumps off the paddle with purpose.
At the heart of Barrage is a proprietary floating foam core that sits within an EVA foam perimeter ring. This construction stabilizes the paddle, increases perimeter weighting, and expands the effective sweet spot. You get explosive pop without the unpredictable feedback that often comes with high-power paddles.
The result is a paddle that feels controlled even when you swing hard. Quick volleys feel sharp and decisive. Counters come off clean. Drives stay on line.
- Instant Pop and Explosive Power
- Stability Where It Matters Most
- Consistent Performance That Lasts
- Spin You Can Trust
- One Thickness. No Compromises.
- Premium Carbon Face
The CRBN Advantage
CRBN Pickleball, based in Costa Mesa, California, is built by players who demand more from their gear. Barrage is the result of extensive prototyping and a ground-up rethink of how foam-core power should feel for fast, aggressive play.
The CRBN TruFoam™ Barrage is not just powerful. It is precise, stable, and relentless.
CRBN TruFoam™ Barrage. Relentless by Design.
What is "TruFoam"?
TruFoam™ is CRBN’s proprietary core technology—a high-density foam blend meticulously engineered to deliver unmatched durability, consistency, and performance. Unlike traditional honeycomb cores, TruFoam™ boasts a seamless, 100% foam construction that eliminates weak points like core crush and material separation, all while maximizing dwell time and flex for enhanced playability.
What is the core made of?
The core of the TruFoam™ Barrage paddle is 100% foam and is made from our proprietary TruFoam™ blend, a high-performance foam specifically engineered for durability, consistency, and control.
Is this paddle USAP Approved? PBCoR 43 Certified? UPA-A Provisionally Approved?
Yes, yes, and yes. The TruFoam™ Barrage paddle is USAP approved and fully compliant with all current tournament regulations. It’s designed not only to meet the highest standards of competitive play but also to remain compliant with evolving rules, ensuring you can play with confidence today and in the future.
How does this compare to Gen 3 pickleball paddles?
The TruFoam™ Genesis represents a significant leap forward from 3rd generation technology. While Gen-3 paddles generally introduced foam-enhanced cores by injecting or adhering foam to honeycomb or other materials, they still relied on hybrid designs with inherent limitations. The Waves, as a Gen-4 paddle, features a 100% foam core—a first in tournament-approved performance paddles. This eliminates the weak points found in hybrid constructions, such as material separation or inconsistencies over time. With its seamless, high-density foam core, the Waves delivers unmatched durability, consistency, and control that Gen-3 paddles simply can’t match. It’s the evolution of paddle technology, raising the bar for performance across the board.
Why did TruFoam™ take so long to develop?
Developing TruFoam™ took time because we weren’t just making tweaks—we created an entirely new paddle technology from the ground up. Over 18 months and more than 200 prototypes, we worked tirelessly to perfect the design. This included reinventing the production process, designing custom machinery, and pushing material engineering to its limits. Our goal was simple: to deliver a paddle that performs at the highest level without compromise. The result is a one-of-a-kind core that redefines what’s possible in pickleball.
What is the thickness – 12mm, 14mm, or 16mm?
The thickness of the TruFoam Barrage paddle is 14mm, precision-engineered to deliver the perfect balance of power and control without the need for multiple thickness options.
Why only one thickness?
We’ve chosen a single thickness—14mm—because our TruFoam™ core technology allows us to fine-tune the paddle’s performance at a much deeper level. Unlike traditional honeycomb cores, which rely on varying thicknesses to balance power and control, TruFoam™ enables us to adjust foam density and structure with precision. This means we can optimize the paddle for high-level performance without the need for multiple thickness options, ensuring consistency and simplicity for every player.
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