CRBN Paddles
CRBN pickleball paddles with verified specs and community tape setups, 10 models, elongated, widebody, hybrid shapes, balance points from 9.2 to 9.8 in.
About CRBN
CRBN built its reputation on raw carbon-fiber face technology and tight
factory tolerances. The 1X / 2X / 3X line popularized thermoformed
construction for recreational players and remains a reference point for
evaluating new entrants in the elongated power category.
Design philosophy
Carbon faces, full thermoform construction, foam-injected edges. Quality
control runs tighter than most direct-to-consumer brands at this price
tier, which translates to less paddle-to-paddle variance for tuners who
care about replicable spec.
Pros
- One of the broadest premium-approval footprints in the category
- Thermoformed construction with consistent paddle-to-paddle tolerance
- Deep elongated lineup with multiple core thicknesses for tuning latitude
Cons
- Stock balance trends head-heavy; many players add handle weight
- Limited control-archetype options compared to JOOLA or Selkirk
- Premium pricing puts the lineup out of reach for casual buyers
Reviewer notes
CRBN holds an estimated 4.8% share of primary-paddle users (rank 7) per
our 2026 brand share analysis
,
with frequent specialty-retail placements and a real but smaller pro-tour
footprint than the top-four brands. The TruFoam Genesis line softened the
brand’s traditionally stiff feel without sacrificing its plow-through
identity. For Banger or Singles Power archetypes the stock lineup is a
natural starting point, though most paddles still need 5–15 g of handle
weight to land in canonical archetype centers.
DinkFlow editorial · last updated May 4, 2026
Models
CRBN 1X
Elongated
Elongated
14mm
Models
CRBN 1X
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CRBN 2X
Widebody
Widebody
16mm
Models
CRBN 2X
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CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1
Elongated
Elongated
14mm
Models
TruFoam Barrage 1
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CRBN TruFoam Barrage 2
Widebody
Widebody
14mm
Models
TruFoam Barrage 2
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CRBN TruFoam Barrage 3
Elongated
Elongated
14mm
Models
TruFoam Barrage 3
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CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4
Hybrid
Hybrid
14mm
Models
TruFoam Barrage 4
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CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
Elongated
Elongated
14mm
Models
TruFoam Genesis 1
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CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Widebody
Widebody
14mm
Models
TruFoam Genesis 2
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CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
Elongated
Elongated
14mm
Models
TruFoam Genesis 3
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CRBN TruFoam Genesis 4
Elongated
Elongated
14mm
Models
TruFoam Genesis 4
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Detailed Paddle Specs Snapshot
| Paddle | Shape | Length (in) | Width (in) | Handle (in) | Balance (in) | Mass (oz) | Core (mm) | Setups | Comments | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRBN 1X | Elongated | 16.50 | 7.25 | 5.50 | 9.54 | 8.00 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |
| CRBN 2X | Widebody | 15.75 | 8.00 | 4.75 | 9.27 | 8.00 | 16.0 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |
| CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 | Elongated | 16.50 | 7.35 | 5.75 | 9.41 | 7.90 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |
| CRBN TruFoam Barrage 2 | Widebody | 16.00 | 7.85 | 5.50 | 9.33 | 7.98 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |
| CRBN TruFoam Barrage 3 | Elongated | 16.50 | 7.50 | 5.50 | 9.29 | 8.00 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |
| CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4 | Hybrid | 16.20 | 7.80 | 5.50 | 9.25 | 8.05 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |
| CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 | Elongated | 16.50 | 7.35 | 5.50 | 9.78 | 7.80 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |
| CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 | Widebody | 16.00 | 7.85 | 5.30 | 9.38 | 8.20 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |
| CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 | Elongated | 16.50 | 7.50 | 5.25 | 9.70 | 8.40 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |
| CRBN TruFoam Genesis 4 | Elongated | 16.14 | 7.85 | 5.50 | 9.18 | 8.00 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |