30-Day Risk-Free TRIAL
365-Day WaRRANty
US-Based Support
10
Reasons
Tennis Players Are Finding Their Second Home in Pickleball — With This Paddle
Your technique didn't disappear. Your old equipment just wasn't built to use it.
See the Barrage
Trusted by players who refuse to start over
30-Day Risk-Free TRIAL
365-Day WaRRANty
US-Based Support
Designed in Costa Mesa, CA · Built by players who demanded more · 200+ prototypes
You spent years developing something most pickleball players are still working toward: a real forehand, a two-handed backhand, topspin you can shape, and a slice you can actually control. When you picked up a pickleball paddle for the first time, most of that disappeared. The paddle fought you. Here's why the Barrage doesn't.
01.
Your Technique Finally Has the Right Tool for It
The CRBN TruFoam™ Barrage is built around a T700 raw carbon fiber face — the same material serious racquet players immediately recognize as premium, responsive, and capable of rewarding real technique. Topspin forehands. Slice backhands. Heavy drives. The paddle responds to how you swing, not in spite of it. The surface generates spin through your mechanics, not surface grit alone — so it stays reliable point after point, game after game.
02.
The Pop You Expect Is Already There
Tennis players clock dead paddles immediately. The Barrage's floating foam core is engineered for instant energy return — zero lag, zero load time. The ball jumps off the face with the same immediacy you felt on a well-struck forehand. Quick volleys feel sharp, counters come off clean, and drives stay on line. This is power the paddle is built to give you.
★★★★★ "Having a tennis background I can play with more topspin and slice than with any other paddle I have tried." Tony Vassos
03.
The Elongated Shape Was Made for Your Backhand
The CRBN¹ Barrage's elongated shape and extended handle aren't a gimmick — they're the reason former tennis players reach for it. Two-handed backhand drives feel exactly as you'd expect. Extra reach on defensive shots. A swing weight that rewards controlled acceleration. Coming from a racquet, it's the first paddle geometry that actually makes sense.
★★★★★ "Having a tennis background I can play with more topspin and slice than with any other paddle I have tried." Tony Vassos
04.
Power That Stays Stable Off-Center
A proprietary EVA foam perimeter ring surrounds the floating foam core, adding torsional stability and expanding the effective sweet spot. Off-center hits don't leak and hard contact stays controlled. In fast exchanges — the kind you're already comfortable creating — you can swing aggressively without punishing yourself for slightly mis-timed contact.
05.
The Spin Is in the Core, Not Just the Surface
Most paddles generate spin through surface grit, which works until the surface wears down. The Barrage generates spin through TruFoam's internal dynamics, meaning it's consistent and repeatable over time. The roll you put on a forehand drive in month one plays the same in month six. And for tennis players who rely on shape and placement, that consistency isn't optional.
06.
No Core Crush. No Break-In Period. No Surprises.
Honeycomb polypropylene cores — the default in most paddles — compress over time. You've probably noticed a paddle getting "deader" over weeks of play. TruFoam's high-density foam construction eliminates that degradation. The Barrage plays from day one exactly how it will play at month twelve. One less variable in a game you're already optimizing.
★★★★★ "The durability of this paddle is incredible." Bryan Neill
★★★★★ "The durability of this paddle is incredible." Bryan Neill
07.
One Thickness. No Guessing Game.
The Barrage is engineered at a single 14mm thickness — not because that's the only option, but because TruFoam removes the need to choose. Where competitors require you to pick between 13mm and 16mm (essentially choosing between power and control), Barrage delivers both at 14mm. No research paralysis or spec-sheet second-guessing. Just pick up the paddle and play.
08.
Premium Construction You'll Recognize Immediately
The Barrage's CRBN signature T700 raw carbon fiber face handles the demands of high-impact play without sacrificing feel or responsiveness. The proprietary layup configuration — developed over 200+ prototypes — enhances contact feedback while maintaining strength and spin under aggressive swings. This is equipment that feels like it was built to a standard, not to a price point.
09.
The Risk of Trying It Is Zero
CRBN backs every paddle with a 30-day risk-free trial and a 365-day warranty. US-based phone and email support if anything goes wrong. Former tennis players are used to investing in quality equipment — the Barrage asks you to try it for a month before committing to it. Most people stop looking for alternatives after the first session.
10.
You're Not Starting Over. You're Translating.
The Barrage isn't trying to turn you into a pickleball beginner. It's engineered for players who already know how to move, how to shape a ball, and how to create pressure. The transition from tennis to pickleball is easier than most people think when the paddle is built to honor your existing game. You've already done the hard work. The Barrage is how you put it to use.
★★★★★ "Easy transition for me from playing tennis pickleball. Loved the way it feels on my hand. It allowed me to generate power and pace without compromising control and playability." Arniel Lagon
★★★★★ "Easy transition for me from playing tennis pickleball. Loved the way it feels on my hand. It allowed me to generate power and pace without compromising control and playability." Arniel Lagon
They Were Already Athletes. Now They're Players.
CRBN¹ TruFoam Barrage (Elongated) / CRBN² TruFoam Barrage / CRBN³ TruFoam Barrage
Your Technique Deserves the Right Paddle.
Instant pop, real spin, and a geometry built for players who already know how to play.
39 Reviews
30-day risk-free trial
365-day warranty
Free neoprene cover included
30-Day Risk-Free Trial
Play it for a month. If it's not the right fit, send it back — no friction, no fight.
365-Day Warranty
CRBN stands behind every paddle for a full year. Equipment problems shouldn't become your problems.
US-Based Support
Real people, real answers — by phone and email, based in Costa Mesa, CA.
Your Game Is Already There. Let's Give It the Right Paddle.
The technique you built over years of tennis doesn't disappear when you step onto a pickleball court. The Barrage is built to use it.
Shop the TruFoam Barrage
RELENTLESS BY DESIGN.
