Paddle Comparison
CRBN TruFoam Barrage 2 vs Pickle Poppers Pop N Treasure
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.
CRBN
TruFoam Barrage 2
Widebody · 14mm · $279.99
Pickle Poppers
Pop N Treasure
Widebody · 16mm · $179.99
Who wins on what
Power
Pickle Poppers Pop N Treasure
Higher Swing Weight (power) (108.77 vs 111.43, +2.66)
Hand Speed
CRBN TruFoam Barrage 2
Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (108.77 vs 111.43)
Sweet Spot / Forgiveness
Pickle Poppers Pop N Treasure
Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.88 vs 7.25, +0.37)
Value
Pickle Poppers Pop N Treasure
Lower effective price ($237.99 vs $152.99, with PLAYBOOK)
Side-by-side specs
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Model
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Thickness
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Retail Price
Discount
Effective Price
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Which paddle should you buy?
Pick the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 2 if…
- You want faster hands — lower SW (108.77 vs 111.43) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
Pick the Pickle Poppers Pop N Treasure if…
- You want more power — SW 111.43 is 2.66 points higher.
- You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 7.25 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
- You're price-conscious — about $85 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.
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