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11SIX24 · Elongated
Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2 review
Get it for reach and spin in a soft elongated.
- PowerB73
- PopB73
- SpinS98
- Sweet spotC50
- ControlC54
CRBN pickleball paddles, ranked
All 10 of the CRBN paddles you can buy, each ranked against paddles of its own shape. The TruFoam Barrage 4 ranks highest.
- 10 tested
- 3 shapes
- $179.99 to $206.99 with my code
- Updated October 15, 2026
The lineup, best to worstEach paddle is scored against every paddle of its own shape I've tested, from all 30 brands, not just CRBN
Their best
Ranks highest of the 10
- Best at power: 87 out of 100. Only six hybrids you can buy hit harder.
- Weakest at control: 62 out of 100, less than most hybrids.
$206.99$229.99with my code
CRBN hybrid paddles 3 paddles
- 1
CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4
Best at power: 87 out of 100. Only six hybrids you can buy hit harder.Weakest at control: 62 out of 100, less than most hybrids.
- A87Power
- A86Pop
- B70Spin
- B75Sweet spot
- C62Control
$206.99
$229.99with my code
- 2
CRBN TruFoam Waves 4
Best at pop: 84 out of 100. More pop than most hybrids.Weakest at sweet spot: 60 out of 100, smaller than most hybrids.
- B68Power
- A84Pop
- B76Spin
- C60Sweet spot
- C58Control
$179.99
$199.99with my code
- 3
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 4
Best at pop: 81 out of 100. About average pop for a hybrid.Weakest at control: 57 out of 100, less than most hybrids.
- B66Power
- A81Pop
- B72Spin
- B71Sweet spot
- C57Control
$206.99
$229.99with my code
CRBN elongated paddles 4 paddles
- 1
CRBN TruFoam Waves 3
Best at pop: 84 out of 100. More pop than most elongated paddles.Weakest at spin: 49 out of 100, less than most elongated paddles.
- A81Power
- A84Pop
- D49Spin
- C55Sweet spot
- C58Control
$179.99
$199.99with my code
- 2
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
Best at spin: 88 out of 100. Only six elongated paddles you can buy spin more.Weakest at sweet spot: 40 out of 100, smaller than most elongated paddles.
- B67Power
- C59Pop
- A88Spin
- D40Sweet spot
- D36Control
$179.99
$199.99with my code
- 3
CRBN TruFoam Waves 1
Best at spin: 72 out of 100. About average spin for an elongated paddle.Weakest at sweet spot: 40 out of 100, smaller than most elongated paddles.
- B68Power
- B65Pop
- B72Spin
- D40Sweet spot
- D38Control
$179.99
$199.99with my code
- 4
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
Best at control: 52 out of 100. About average control for an elongated paddle.Weakest at pop: 20 out of 100, less than most elongated paddles.
- B67Power
- F20Pop
- B72Spin
- D37Sweet spot
- C52Control
$179.99
$199.99with my code
CRBN widebody paddles 3 paddles
- 1
CRBN TruFoam Barrage 2
Best at power: 83 out of 100. Only six widebodies you can buy hit harder.Weakest at control: 71 out of 100, less than most widebodies.
My verdict: Get it for the feel and the pace, not for value. Read my review
- A83Power
- A88Pop
- B73Spin
- A81Sweet spot
- B71Control
$206.99
$229.99with my code
- 2
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Best at pop: 85 out of 100. More pop than most widebodies.Weakest at power: 39 out of 100, less than most widebodies.
- D39Power
- A85Pop
- B72Spin
- B77Sweet spot
- B71Control
$179.99
$199.99with my code
- 3
CRBN TruFoam Waves 2
Best at pop: 84 out of 100. About average pop for a widebody.Weakest at sweet spot: 63 out of 100, tied for the smallest of any widebody you can buy.
- B67Power
- A84Pop
- C56Spin
- C63Sweet spot
- C60Control
$179.99
$199.99with my code
Quick answers
Which CRBN paddle is best?
The TruFoam Barrage 4 ranks highest of the 10, each scored against paddles of its own shape. It's No. 9 on my best of 2026 list.
Does CRBN have a discount code?
Yes. Code STSPICKLEBALL takes 10% off every CRBN paddle I've tested, and my link applies it for you.
Which CRBN paddle has the most power, spin or control?
Power: the TruFoam Barrage 4 (87). Spin: the TruFoam Genesis 3 (88). Control: the TruFoam Barrage 2 (71).
What's the cheapest CRBN paddle?
The TruFoam Waves 3 at $179.99 with my code.
Compare CRBN paddles
Its best paddles against the best of the same shape from any brand.
- TruFoam Barrage 4 vs J2CR Long Handle Crystal Blue Its best hybrid against the best hybrid I've tested TruFoam Barrage 4 nothing 5 or more points higherJ2CR Long Handle Crystal Blue +30 spin, +11 control, +7 sweet spot points
- TruFoam Waves 3 vs J6CR Crystal Blue Its best elongated against the best elongated I've tested TruFoam Waves 3 nothing 5 or more points higherJ6CR Crystal Blue +51 spin, +17 sweet spot, +11 control points
Where CRBN ranks
The best lists its paddles make, and the paddles around them.
Brands to look at next
Brands with paddles in the same price range.
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