CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4 14mm vs JOOLA Kosmos Pro V 16mm
Two hybrid paddles, side by side. Specs are the published figures; prices are what US stores charged at our latest check, shipping included.
What actually separates them
- JOOLA Kosmos Pro V 16mm has the thicker core (16 mm against 14 mm). Thicker cores usually feel softer and more controlled; thinner ones give more pop.
- The cores are built differently: CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4 14mm is full foam, JOOLA Kosmos Pro V 16mm is honeycomb with foam edge. That is usually the difference you feel first on contact.
- CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4 14mm has the longer handle (5.5 in against 5.25 in), which matters if you hit two-handed backhands.
- Grip sizes differ: CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4 14mm is 4.125 in around, JOOLA Kosmos Pro V 16mm 4.25 in. An overgrip adds size; nothing takes it away.
Specs side by side
| Spec | CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4 14mm | JOOLA Kosmos Pro V 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Core thickness | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.8–8.2 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Length × width | 16.2 × 7.8 in | 16.3 × 7.7 in |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | 5.25 in |
| Grip circumference | 4.125 in | 4.25 in |
| Core type | Full foam | Honeycomb with foam edge |
| Face | Toray T700 carbon fiber | Textured carbon fiber |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
| Player edition | — | Federico Staksrud |
Rows that match are greyed out. Specs are published figures from the brand or the store, not lab tests: see each paddle's page for the source and the date we checked it.
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