CRBN TruFoam Waves 4 Hybrid 14mm
$199.99
About the CRBN TruFoam Waves 4 Hybrid 14mm
NFC chip authentication; includes cover.
Listed play style: balanced, spin.
Where to buy: CRBN direct and authorized retailers.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRBN | $199.99 | In stock | Buy on CRBN (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
14mm core, Toray T700 carbon fiber with fiberglass layer face. Hybrid shape that splits the difference between reach and stability. Best for players looking for a do-it-all paddle without a sharp learning curve.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 4.8 / 10
- Hand speed
- 4.9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 6.3 / 10
- Touch
- 3.0 / 10
- Spin
- 4.4 / 10
Below the catalog median on power
At the catalog median on hand speed
At the catalog median on forgiveness
Below the catalog median on touch
Below the catalog median on spin
The CRBN TruFoam Waves 4 Hybrid 14mm in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | TruFoam Waves 4 Hybrid 14mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8 oz (midpoint of 7.8–8.2 oz) | heavier than 45% (27% same) | 11 other 14–15 mm hybrid paddles |
| Length | 16.2 in | shorter than 67% (33% same) | 9 other 14–15 mm hybrid paddles |
| Handle length | 5.75 in | longer than 82% (18% same) | 11 other 14–15 mm hybrid paddles |
| Weight within CRBN | 8 oz | 4th lightest (tied) | 14 paddles from CRBN |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Crbn TRUFOAM 4 WAVES”. Date added on the list: May 13, 2025.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “CRBN TRUFOAM WAVES 4” (model TFW4). Date added on the list: Aug 26, 2025.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
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