CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4 Hybrid 14mm vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
The value vs. premium matchup
The Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro's 16mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4 Hybrid 14mm's 14mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed. Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro is the value pick at $109.99. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4 Hybrid 14mm is the premium option at $279.99 — you're paying for
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4 Hybrid 14mm | Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8–8.2 oz | 8–8.4 oz |
| Shape | Hybrid | Multiple |
| Core thickness | 14mm | 16mm |
| Core material | — | Full foam core with EVA foam perimeter |
| Face material | T700 raw carbon fiber | Toray T700 raw carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.75" | 5.3" |
| Price | $279.99 | $109.99 |
Weight
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Core thickness
Core material
Face material
Handle length
Price
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4 Hybrid 14mm is listed at 7.8–8.2 oz; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro at 8–8.4 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4 Hybrid 14mm is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core thickness. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4 Hybrid 14mm has a 14mm core; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro has a 16mm core, so the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro core is 2mm thicker. What core thickness changes
- Handle length. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4 Hybrid 14mm has a 5.75" handle; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro has a 5.3" handle, so the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4 Hybrid 14mm handle is 0.45" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4 Hybrid 14mm lists its face as T700 raw carbon fiber; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro lists Toray T700 raw carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
Who each paddle is for
CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4 Hybrid 14mm
Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The hybrid shape splits the difference between reach and forgiveness, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Playing style: power
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The standard shape rewards clean contact, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Playing style: power, control
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4 Hybrid 14mm if…
- ✓you want a balanced all-around paddle
Pick the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro if…
- ✓you swing through the ball
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
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