CRBN³ TruFoam Barrage Pickleball Paddle (Elongated)

CRBN³ TruFoam Barrage Pickleball Paddle (Elongated) The CRBN³ TruFoam Barrage Pickleball Paddle is an elongated, power-focused paddle engineered with a 100% honeycomb-free Gen-4 floating foam core to deliver explosive pop and maximum ball exit speed. At 16.5" long with a wider 7.5" face and a standard 5.5" handle, the CRBN³ bridges the gap between raw elongated power and stable all-court consistency — offering the highest swing weight (118–120) in the Barrage lineup for devastating plow-through drives, while a 6.54 twist weight keeps the face locked on off-center contacts. USAP, UPA-A, and PBCoR .43 certified. 💥 Maximum Plow-Through Power 118–120 swing weight — the highest in the Barrage lineup. Drives penetrate deep with unstoppable momentum and ball exit speed. ⚡ Explosive Pop Gen-4 TruFoam Floating Core with oval flex voids compresses and snaps back instantly — zero core crush, maximum kinetic velocity. 🎯 Wide Elongated Sweet Spot 16.5" length + 7.5" wide face + 6.54 twist weight = extended reach with a forgiving, stable hitting surface on every contact. 🔐 NFC Authenticated Embedded NFC chip verifies authenticity and activates the 1-year manufacturer warranty with a single smartphone tap. 📋 Validated Specifications BrandCRBN ModelTruFoam Barrage (CRBN³) ShapeElongated Paddle Length16.5" Paddle Width7.5" Core Thickness14mm Gen-4 TruFoam Floating Core Average Weight8.0 oz (7.8–8.2 oz) Swing Weight118–120 (Highest Plow-Through) Twist Weight6.54 (Highly Stable) Handle Length5.5" Grip Circumference4.125" (Small) Paddle FaceToray T700 Raw Carbon Fiber PerimeterEVA Foam Ring AuthenticationNFC Handle Chip Player LevelAdvanced (4.0–5.0+) Play StylePower / Offensive / All-Court CertificationsUSAP • UPA-A • PBCoR .43 Retail Price$279.99 🚀 Technologies & Features 100% Gen-4 TruFoam Floating Core Completely replaces traditional polypropylene honeycomb grids with an Expanded Polypropylene (EP) inner foam core. Oval flex voids inside the core allow deeper compression for ball-pocketing before snapping back with massive kinetic velocity — delivering the highest plow-through power in the Barrage lineup with zero core crush over the paddle’s lifetime. No Core Crush Architecture By removing honeycomb cells entirely, CRBN eliminates the permanent indentation and performance degradation common in traditional paddles. The TruFoam core retains its shape and responsiveness throughout its operational life — ensuring the paddle plays the same on day one as it does after hundreds of hours of competitive play. Tri-Zonal Fused Core Layout Three performance layers fused under intense heat and pressure: the inner reactive EP core handles rebound and ball speed, a thin mid-zone EVA foam perimeter ring absorbs harsh vibrations and broadens the sweet spot, and an outer structural EP frame extends down the handle to eliminate dead spots and paddle shock on every hit. Carbon Fiber Reinforced Seam Frame A rigid carbon wrap encases the outer perimeter edges to maximize torsional rigidity — preventing the paddle face from twisting during fast hand battles at the kitchen line and forcing kinetic energy directly into forward ball speed on every drive and counter-volley. Toray T700 Raw Carbon Fiber Face A coarse, peel-ply textured Toray T700 raw carbon fiber striking surface grips the ball instantly on contact. This extreme surface friction imparts heavy topspin to counteract the quick, springy pop of the internal foam core — giving players the spin to shape aggressive topspin drives, low roll dinks, and deep baseline serves. Max Plow-Through Power (118–120 Swing Weight) The CRBN³ carries the highest swing weight in the Barrage lineup at 118–120 — delivering unstoppable ball penetration and plow-through momentum on drives. Compact swings become fast, aggressive counter-volleys, making it a lethal weapon for players who want to speed up the game and punish high balls from the baseline. 🔐 NFC Handle Authentication A functional NFC (Near Field Communication) chip is embedded directly beneath the handle grip. Swiping a smartphone over the handle instantly verifies product authenticity against counterfeits via the Official CRBN Database and registers the paddle for its 1-year manufacturer warranty — no paperwork, no hassle. 🎯 Who Is This Paddle Best For? The CRBN³ TruFoam Barrage is built for advanced, competitive players at the 4.0 to 5.0+ skill level with disciplined, repeatable mechanics. It’s ideal for the aggressive driver who wants extended reach and massive plow-through power from the baseline with a standard 5.5" handle, and for the firefight specialist who likes to speed up the game early, punish high balls, and dominate rapid counter-attacks at the kitchen. Note: the bouncy nature of the floating core drops off rapidly on extreme off-center mishits — this paddle rewards players who consistently find the sweet spot. 🏆 Summary The CRBN³ TruFoam Barrage Pickleball Paddle bridges the gap between raw elongated power and stable all-court consistency. With a Gen-4 TruFoam Floating Core, Tri-Zonal fused layout, carbon-reinforced seam frame, Toray T700 face, and NFC authentication — all in a wide elongated format with the highest swing weight in the lineup — the CRBN³ is an elite tournament weapon built to keep opponents on their heels. At $279.99, it’s the power player’s choice in the Barrage family. 🏆 Google Trusted Store | ✓ Authorized CRBN Dealer | 🚚 Fast & Free U.S. Shipping & Easy Returns | 💬 U.S.-Based Experts