CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 vs Selkirk SLK ERA Power

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

    CRBN

    TruFoam Barrage 1

    $279

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    Selkirk SLK ERA Power 8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Carbon fiber face

    Selkirk

    SLK ERA Power

    $200

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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 1Selkirk SLK ERA Power
    Power — Selkirk +3.4
    6.4 vs 9.8
    Hand speed — CRBN +6.6
    8.4 vs 1.8
    Forgiveness — even
    4.9 vs 4.9
    Touch — Selkirk +5.4
    4.5 vs 9.9
    Spin — CRBN +2.4
    6.8 vs 4.4

    The value vs. premium matchup

    The Selkirk SLK ERA Power'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. Selkirk SLK ERA Power is the value pick at $200. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 is the premium option at $279 — you're paying for the Raw carbon fiber.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    7.7–8.1 oz8–8.4 oz

    Shape

    ElongatedElongated

    Core thickness

    14mm16mm

    Core material

    TruFoamPolymer honeycomb

    Face material

    Raw carbon fiberCarbon fiber

    Handle length

    5.75"5.5"

    Price

    $279$200

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 is listed at 7.7–8.1 oz; Selkirk SLK ERA Power 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; Selkirk SLK ERA Power has a 16mm core, so the Selkirk SLK ERA Power core is 2mm thicker. What core thickness changes
    • Length and width. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 measures 16.5" × 7.35"; Selkirk SLK ERA Power measures 16.5" × 7.38". Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Handle length. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 has a 5.75" handle; Selkirk SLK ERA Power has a 5.5" handle, so the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 handle is 0.25" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 lists its face as Raw carbon fiber; Selkirk SLK ERA Power lists Carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 lists its core as TruFoam; Selkirk SLK ERA Power 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

    Selkirk SLK ERA Power

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: power

    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 Selkirk SLK ERA Power if…

    • ✓you swing through the ball
    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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