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Bread & Butter Shogun vs CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1

A side-by-side spec, value, and use-case comparison of two of the most-searched pickleball paddles. Below: the attributes each paddle wins, a full spec table, and a clear recommendation for who should buy which.

Who wins on what

Power

CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1

Higher Swing Weight (power) (117.53 vs 117.97, +0.44)

Hand Speed

Bread & Butter Shogun

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (117.53 vs 117.97)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (5.96 vs 6.01, +0.05)

Value

Bread & Butter Shogun

Lower effective price ($170.99 vs $237.99, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Bread & Butter
CRBN

Model

Shogun
TruFoam Barrage 1

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
14mm

Weight

8.0 oz
8.0 oz

Swing Weight

117.53
117.97

Twist Weight

5.96
6.01

Play Style

control
power

Retail Price

$189.99
$279.99

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
15% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$170.99
$237.99

Bread & Butter

Shogun

$170.99 (was $189.99)

CRBN

TruFoam Barrage 1

$237.99 (was $279.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Bread & Butter Shogun if…

  • You're price-conscious — about $67 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.
  • Your game leans control — this is tuned for that style.

Pick the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 if…

  • Your game leans power — this is tuned for that style.

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