{"product_id":"crbn-trufoam-barrage-hybrid-aerocurve","title":"CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage (Hybrid, Aerocurve)","description":"\u003cp class=\"pdp-lead\"\u003eCRBN's CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage (Hybrid, Aerocurve) is positioned at the flagship end of the range, designed around competitive players who'll feel a 0.2oz weight difference and tune their paddles with lead tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pdp-spec-list\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-label\"\u003eCore thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-value\"\u003e14mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-label\"\u003eFace material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-value\"\u003eTORAY T700 raw carbon fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-label\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-value\"\u003ePolypropylene honeycomb core\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-label\"\u003eSkill level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-value\"\u003ePro\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-label\"\u003ePlay style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-value\"\u003eControl\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this paddle does well\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTORAY T700 carbon is the modern competitive standard — same weave grade you find on paddles £80 more expensive. The face grips the ball for proper spin generation without flexing unpredictably under impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 14mm core leans more towards pop than control. Faster off the face, slightly punchier on resets — suits players who attack from the baseline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis paddle is designed with competitive players who'll feel a 0.2oz weight difference and tune their paddles with lead tape in mind. If you've moved past entry-tier paddles and want to feel the difference at every contact, the spec is here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe honest trade-offs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou give up some kitchen-game control compared to a 16mm core in exchange for the extra pop. the price reflects premium materials and tighter tolerances — the marginal performance gain over a £150 paddle is real but small for most amateurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it sits in the range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crbn\"\u003eCRBN's full UK line\u003c\/a\u003e to compare against the brand's other models, or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pickleball-paddles\"\u003ethe wider paddle range\u003c\/a\u003e to compare against equivalents from other brands at this tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pb-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the face made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pb-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe face is TORAY T700 raw carbon fibre. TORAY T700 is the modern competitive grade — known for consistent spin generation and stiffness across the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pb-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow does the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage (Hybrid, Aerocurve) compare to other paddles in this price band?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pb-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt this price you're competing against the equivalent tier from Selkirk SLK, JOOLA, Head Radical, and Vatic Pro. The differences come down to face grit, edge guard quality, and brand-specific feel — best to read the spec sheet, not just the badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pb-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow long will this paddle last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pb-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1–2 seasons of regular weekly play before noticeable dead-spot creep. Thermoformed unibody paddles tend toward the longer end of that range; sandwich-construction paddles toward the shorter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pb-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat core thickness is the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage (Hybrid, Aerocurve)?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pb-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage (Hybrid, Aerocurve) uses a 14mm polypropylene honeycomb core. 14mm sits between the control-first 16mm and power-first 13mm — a balanced choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pb-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes this paddle come with a cover?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pb-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCover inclusion varies by model and batch. Where CRBN bundles a cover, we mention it explicitly in the listing. Otherwise, paddle covers are sold separately and we recommend one for any paddle £100+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pb-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Barrage (Hybrid, Aerocurve) too advanced for a beginner?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pb-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis paddle is engineered for advanced and tournament-bound players — tighter tolerances, more demanding sweet spot. Beginners can play it, but won't access most of what makes it special. Consider a £30–£90 starter paddle first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What's the face made of?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The face is TORAY T700 raw carbon fibre. 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