CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 vs JOOLA Pro V

    CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 7.7oz 14mm pickleball paddle — Raw carbon fiber face

    CRBN

    TruFoam Barrage 1

    $279

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    JOOLA Pro V 8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Carbon fiber face

    JOOLA

    Pro V

    $299.95

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    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1JOOLA Pro V
    Power — JOOLA +2.4
    6.4 vs 8.8
    Hand speed — CRBN +6.6
    8.4 vs 1.8
    Forgiveness — JOOLA +1.7
    4.9 vs 6.6
    Touch — JOOLA +5.4
    4.5 vs 9.9
    Spin — CRBN +2.4
    6.8 vs 4.4

    Reach vs. maneuverability

    The JOOLA Pro V's 16mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1's 14mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; JOOLA Pro V is easier to whip around in hand fights.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    7.7–8.1 oz8–8.4 oz

    Shape

    ElongatedHybrid

    Core thickness

    14mm16mm

    Core material

    TruFoamPolymer honeycomb

    Face material

    Raw carbon fiberCarbon fiber

    Handle length

    5.75"5.3"

    Price

    $279$299.95

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 is listed at 7.7–8.1 oz; JOOLA Pro V at 8–8.4 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 is 0.3 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Core thickness. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 has a 14mm core; JOOLA Pro V has a 16mm core, so the JOOLA Pro V core is 2mm thicker. What core thickness changes
    • Length and width. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 measures 16.5" × 7.35"; JOOLA Pro V measures 16.2" × 7.6" (elongated vs hybrid). The CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 is 0.3" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Handle length. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 has a 5.75" handle; JOOLA Pro V has a 5.3" handle, so the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 handle is 0.45" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 lists its face as Raw carbon fiber; JOOLA Pro V lists Carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 lists its core as TruFoam; JOOLA Pro V lists Polymer honeycomb. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1

    Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Playing style: power

    JOOLA Pro V

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The hybrid shape splits the difference between reach and forgiveness, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: power, spin

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 if…

    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line

    Pick the JOOLA Pro V if…

    • ✓you swing through the ball
    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
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