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Paddle Comparison

CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 vs Selkirk Boomstik

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

Selkirk Boomstik

Higher Swing Weight (power) (117.97 vs 120.09, +2.12)

Hand Speed

CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (117.97 vs 120.09)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Selkirk Boomstik

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.01 vs 6.84, +0.83)

Value

CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1

Lower effective price ($237.99 vs $283.04, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

CRBN
Selkirk

Model

TruFoam Barrage 1
Boomstik

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

14mm
16mm

Weight

8.0 oz
8.2 oz

Swing Weight

117.97
120.09

Twist Weight

6.01
6.84

Play Style

power
power

Retail Price

$279.99
$332.99

Discount

15% (PLAYBOOK)
15% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$237.99
$283.04

CRBN

TruFoam Barrage 1

$237.99 (was $279.99)

Selkirk

Boomstik

$283.04 (was $332.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (117.97 vs 120.09) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • You're price-conscious — about $45 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

Pick the Selkirk Boomstik if…

  • You want more power — SW 120.09 is 2.12 points higher.
  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.84 is more forgiving on off-center hits.

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