TruFoam™ Core
Revolutionary 100% foam core delivers unmatched durability and performance—no honeycomb, no compromises.
4th Generation Tech
The 1st ever Gen-4 paddle, leaving Gen-3 'foam-enhanced' tech behind. No fragile stabilizers like honeycomb or ribs.
Maximum Power
Waves delivers the maximum dwell-based power allowed for tournament play.
TruFoam™ Core
Revolutionary 100% foam core delivers unmatched durability and performance—no honeycomb, no compromises.
4th Generation Tech
The 1st ever Gen-4 paddle, leaving Gen-3 'foam-enhanced' tech behind. No fragile stabilizers like honeycomb or ribs.
No Core Crush
Wave goodbye to core crush. No 'break-in' period—just lasting consistency and reliability from day one onwards.
Maximum Power
Waves delivers the maximum dwell-based power allowed for tournament play.
Maximum Spin & Dwell
Spin isn’t just about grit. Engineered to mimic tennis racket strings, maximizing dwell time and flex for a decisive edge.
Carbon Fiber + Fiberglass
Unique T700 raw carbon fiber layup, enhanced with a layer of fiberglass for unmatched strength and performance.
No Core Crush
Wave goodbye to core crush. No 'break-in' period—just lasting consistency and reliability from day one onwards.
Maximum Spin & Dwell
Spin isn’t just about grit. Engineered to mimic tennis racket strings, maximizing dwell time and flex for a decisive edge.
Carbon Fiber + Fiberglass
Unique T700 raw carbon fiber layup, enhanced with a layer of fiberglass for unmatched strength and performance.
Ensure your paddle is authentic with its built in NFC Chip. Just scan the handle with your smartphone to validate your paddles authenticity, view its specs and register your warranty.
Built for You
Four shapes. One standard of excellence.
Find the perfect fit for your game.
Elongated w/ Long Handle
Square
Elongated
Hybrid/AeroCurve
Gen 4
Gen 4
Gen 4
Gen 4
None
None
None
None
100% Foam
100% Foam
100% Foam
100% Foam
7.35" x 16.5"
7.85" x 16"
7.5" x 16.5"
7.8" x 16.2"
5.75"
5.5"
5.5"
5.5"
4.125"
4.125"
4.125"
4.125"
7.9 oz. ± 0.2
8.0 oz. ± 0.2
8.0 oz. ± 0.2
8.0 oz. ± 0.2
246mm
237mm
245mm
237mm
5.88
6.96
6.5
6.68
118 - 120
112 - 114
118 - 120
111-113
Note: Results may vary. Specs are averages and approximations.
*Handle Length is measured from the very bottom to the top of the rubber band.
The CRBN TruFoam™ Waves is the bold new evolution of foam-core performance. Built with the same 100% TruFoam™ technology that made Genesis a game-changer, Waves takes things further with an all-new core design engineered for maximum power. It delivers explosive force on demand while keeping the control, dwell time, and spin that define the TruFoam family.
Whether you are an aggressive player who thrives on finishing points or someone who wants both touch and torque, Waves is designed to elevate your game.
From your first swings, you will feel the paddle’s plush, controlled response. Make no mistake, that feel doesn't come at the cost of force. As soon as you accelerate, the newly engineered Waves core releases stored energy like the strings of a tennis racket, unleashing serious put-away power.
The contrast is what makes Waves unique: effortless resets and precision at the net, paired with explosive drives that end rallies on your terms. Like Genesis, it may feel different at first, so give yourself time to unlock its full potential. Once you adjust, you will realize why Waves is unlike anything else.
Maxed-Out Power with Control
Waves is the most powerful paddle in the TruFoam lineup, but it is not raw power without direction. By redesigning the foam core structure specifically for Waves, CRBN created a paddle that pushes the boundaries of force while keeping touch intact.
Unmatched Durability and Consistency
Forget core crush and inconsistent break-in periods. Waves stays strong from day one and game after game. Its seamless, high-density foam core provides the same durability and consistency as Genesis, now optimized for heavy hitters.
Spin That Lasts
Waves leverages TruFoam’s longer dwell time to generate spin that feels natural and repeatable. Because the spin comes from the core rather than surface grit, your game stays sharp long after other paddles have worn down.
Simplified Thickness with Precision
No need to choose between 12, 14, or 16mm. Waves is engineered at 14mm to deliver a sweet spot of stability, power, and feel without compromise. TruFoam™ technology eliminates the old trade-offs of honeycomb paddles.
Premium Carbon and Fiberglass Face
The Waves paddle face uses CRBN’s signature T700 raw carbon fiber layup combined with fiberglass to handle the extra torque and impact that power players demand. Strength, spin, and precision are built into every shot.
CRBN Pickleball, based in Costa Mesa, California, is built by players for players. Waves represents the next step in our mission to push paddle technology forward. After hundreds of prototypes and an all-new core design, we created a paddle that does not just meet expectations, it redefines them.
The CRBN TruFoam™ Waves: Power Comes In Waves.
This is my 3rd CRBN as I continue to upgrade as my older CRBN gets worn. The paddle continues to improve over prior versions. I really like the feel of the Waves paddle and the elongated fits my hand perfectly with an overwrap on my handle. Great pick!!
Great paddle, it improved my game,with my recommendation couple of my friends bought the similar one
Love this paddle. Gives me great touch, spin and control for my dinks and power when I need to put the ball away. I alternate between this one and the Waves 4 model.
Love the power and control with the CRBN3 Trufoam Waves (elongated). Game changer for me!
I absolutely LOVE the new Truefoam Waves3 paddle! I’ve been using the TFG3 and the new Waves has given me noticeable added power when I need it without sacrificing great touch and feel. It’s my favorite paddle ever! Thanks CRBN!
10/10 customer service!!
i have been using crbn since i started playing
pickleball, i started at crbn 1x and just recently bought the trufoam wave after 2 months i believe one of the dhesive loosened and my paddle started having this rattling sound. i contacted crbn customer service through email and lo and behold after a week and half they replaced my paddle!!!! im so happy and relieved that they came through.
Love my CRBN paddles!
Love using it. It has a lot of power but when you need to reset or slow it down it’s there. I enjoy telling people about it as well and how much I like it.
After switching to the True Wave, I felt the difference from the X-Series immediately. It offers more power, better spin, and noticeable boost in confidence on the court.
I had my waves for about a month already. The spin is great and the dwelling feeling is nice. I feel that when you hit the edges it loses control but overall I’m satisfied.
The CRBN Trufoam Waves elongated is an excellent paddle with great spin, good power too, a great design made by a Great company that stands by their products and provide superior customer services as I have witnessed.
The new TruFoam Waves paddle is great! Love the spin I can put on the ball. Great touch around the kitchen and the power is great. It will take a few days to dial it in, so be patient with the power! Great paddle for advanced players.
Really loving this paddle. Great power and control!
Power with Control- Love It!
Great all-around paddle. Good control, consistency and spin.
Good looking paddle with well balanced and large sweet spots. It helps me to improve my serve. I can consistently dinking across. I feel very confident for playing matches
I love playing with the TFW3 compared to the TFG3. I feel like I get more power and dwell time with the Waves. Automatically improved my game with it.
Great feel and control, resets are easy and a noticeable gain in power over my TFG3.
This is the paddle I have been looking for! I absolutely love my TFWaves3! The paddle has all the pop you need without sacrificing touch. Well done CRBN!
Just an outstanding paddle. The feel at the kitchen is 2nd to none. Power is great as well. I tried a Joola the other day because I didn’t have my paddle with me. It felt like I was hitting with a skillet! Great job Team CRBN!
I am loving the CRBN TruFoam Waves paddle. This paddle gives me both power and touch and I love the way it feels in my hand
i love this paddle, a lot of spin, especially for twoey,for ground strokes itnis good,
cons is it has only a little sweetspot ,missing a lot at kitchen dinks,and i hope it is a 16mm,
i want to try the barrage ,
or Xseries16mm, but prices is not that cheap..
giving wave a 5 star for top spin
Good paddle when you hit the sweet spot but the sweet spot is to small. Excellent spin.
FAQs
TruFoam™ is CRBN’s proprietary core technology—a high-density foam blend meticulously engineered to deliver unmatched durability, consistency, and performance. Unlike traditional honeycomb cores, TruFoam™ boasts a seamless, 100% foam construction that eliminates weak points like core crush and material separation, all while maximizing dwell time and flex for enhanced playability.
The core of the TruFoam™ Genesis paddle is 100% foam and is made from our proprietary TruFoam™ blend, a high-performance foam specifically engineered for durability, consistency, and control. It’s not EVA or PMI—it’s a completely unique material inspired by the foam cores used in surfboards, reimagined for pickleball to deliver unmatched performance.
Yes and yes. The TruFoam™ Waves paddle is USAPA approved and fully compliant with all current tournament regulations. It’s designed not only to meet the highest standards of competitive play but also to remain compliant with evolving rules, ensuring you can play with confidence today and in the future.
The TruFoam™ lineup represents a significant leap forward from 3rd generation technology. While Gen-3 paddles generally introduced foam-enhanced cores by injecting or adhering foam to honeycomb or other materials, they still relied on hybrid designs with inherent limitations.
Developing TruFoam™ took time because we weren’t just making tweaks—we created an entirely new paddle technology from the ground up. Over 18 months and more than 200 prototypes, we worked tirelessly to perfect the design. This included reinventing the production process, designing custom machinery, and pushing material engineering to its limits. Our goal was simple: to deliver a paddle that performs at the highest level without compromise. The result is a one-of-a-kind core that redefines what’s possible in pickleball.
The thickness of the TruFoam Waves paddle is 14mm, precision-engineered to deliver the perfect balance of power and control without the need for multiple thickness options.
We’ve chosen a single thickness—14mm—because our TruFoam™ core technology allows us to fine-tune the paddle’s performance at a much deeper level. Unlike traditional honeycomb cores, which rely on varying thicknesses to balance power and control, TruFoam™ enables us to adjust foam density and structure with precision. This means we can optimize the paddle for high-level performance without the need for multiple thickness options, ensuring consistency and simplicity for every player.
