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    CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 vs Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit

    CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 7.7oz 14mm pickleball paddle — Raw carbon fiber face

    CRBN

    TruFoam Barrage 1

    $279

    7.7–8.1 oz · 14mm core · Elongated

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    Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit 7.9oz 19mm pickleball paddle

    Selkirk

    Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit

    $200

    7.9–8.3 oz · 19mm core · Standard

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    Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit

    CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 vs Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.

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    The value vs. premium matchup

    The Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit's 19mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1's 14mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed.

    Side-by-side specs

    SpecCRBN TruFoam Barrage 1Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit
    Weight7.7–8.1 oz7.9–8.3 oz
    ShapeElongatedStandard
    Core thickness14mm19mm
    Core materialTruFoam—
    Face materialRaw carbon fiberFlorek carbon fiber with InfiniGrit + ProSpin+ NextGen Micro Texture
    Handle length5.75"5.25"
    Price$279$200

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 is listed at 7.7–8.1 oz; Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit at 7.9–8.3 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Core thickness. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 has a 14mm core; Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit has a 19mm core, so the Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit core is 5mm thicker. What core thickness changes
    • Length and width. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 measures 16.5" × 7.35"; Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit measures 15.85" × 7.85" (elongated vs standard). The CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 is 0.65" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Handle length. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 has a 5.75" handle; Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit has a 5.25" handle, so the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 handle is 0.5" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 lists its face as Raw carbon fiber; Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit lists Florek carbon fiber with InfiniGrit + ProSpin+ NextGen…. Paddle face materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1

    Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Playing style: power

    Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The standard shape rewards clean contact, the 19mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: control

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 if…

    • you want a livelier face for put-aways
    • you like extra reach at the kitchen line

    Pick the Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit if…

    • you prize control on resets and dinks
    • you want a bigger, more forgiving sweet spot
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