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Paddle Comparison

CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 vs PaddleTek Honeyfoam TKO-X

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) (117.97 vs 117.67, +0.30)

Hand Speed

PaddleTek Honeyfoam TKO-X

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (117.97 vs 117.67)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.01 vs 5.97, +0.04)

Value

PaddleTek Honeyfoam TKO-X

Lower effective price ($237.99 vs $224.99, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

CRBN
PaddleTek

Model

TruFoam Barrage 1
Honeyfoam TKO-X

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

14mm
16mm

Weight

8.0 oz
8.2 oz

Swing Weight

117.97
117.67

Twist Weight

6.01
5.97

Play Style

power
power

Retail Price

$279.99
$249.99

Discount

15% (PLAYBOOK)
10% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$237.99
$224.99

CRBN

TruFoam Barrage 1

$237.99 (was $279.99)

PaddleTek

Honeyfoam TKO-X

$224.99 (was $249.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 if…

  • You've already decided this is your brand or build preference.

Pick the PaddleTek Honeyfoam TKO-X if…

  • You're price-conscious — about $13 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

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