TruFoam™ Core
Revolutionary 100% foam core delivers unmatched durability and performance—no honeycomb, no compromises.
4th Generation Tech
The 1st ever Gen-4 paddle, leaving Gen-3 ‘foam-enhanced’ tech behind. No fragile stabilizers like honeycomb or ribs.
Maximum Power
Waves delivers the maximum power allowed for tournament play, including the legal limit under PBCoR .43.
No Core Crush
Wave goodbye to core crush. No ‘break-in’ period—just lasting consistency and reliability from day one onwards.
Maximum Spin & Dwell
Spin isn’t just about grit. Engineered to mimic tennis racket strings, maximizing dwell time and flex for a decisive edge.
Carbon Fiber + Fiberglass
Unique T700 raw carbon fiber layup, enhanced with a layer of fiberglass for unmatched strength and performance.
Trusted by Professionals
Built for You
“The foam core feels buttery smooth, but don’t be fooled. Waves rips. Easily my new go-to.”
Accolades:
– PPA Winner
– MLP Champion
– DUPR: 6.904
“The ball explodes off the face, but it still plays with crazy control. Unreal combo of power and feel.”
Accolades:
– PPA Winner
– PPA Team Event Champion
– DUPR: 5.829
“Waves feels alive in your hands. Big topspin, smooth resets, and way more power than anything else I’ve ever played with.”
Accolades:
– APP Champion
– Top 3 Online Pickleball Coach
– DUPR: 5.975
Power Comes In Waves
The CRBN TruFoam™ Waves is the bold new evolution of foam-core performance. Built with the same 100% TruFoam™ technology that made Genesis a game-changer, Waves takes things further with an all-new core design engineered for maximum power. It delivers explosive force on demand while keeping the control, dwell time, and spin that define the TruFoam family.
Whether you are an aggressive player who thrives on finishing points or someone who wants both touch and torque, Waves is designed to elevate your game.
What to Expect When First Trying Waves
From your first swings, you will feel the paddle’s plush, controlled response. Make no mistake, that feel doesn’t come at the cost of force. As soon as you accelerate, the newly engineered Waves core releases stored energy like the strings of a tennis racket, unleashing serious put-away power.
The contrast is what makes Waves unique: effortless resets and precision at the net, paired with explosive drives that end rallies on your terms. Like Genesis, it may feel different at first, so give yourself time to unlock its full potential. Once you adjust, you will realize why Waves is unlike anything else.
Why Choose Waves?
Maxed-Out Power with Control
Waves is the most powerful paddle in the TruFoam lineup, but it is not raw power without direction. By redesigning the foam core structure specifically for Waves, CRBN created a paddle that pushes the boundaries of force while keeping touch intact.
Unmatched Durability and Consistency
Forget core crush and inconsistent break-in periods. Waves stays strong from day one and game after game. Its seamless, high-density foam core provides the same durability and consistency as Genesis, now optimized for heavy hitters.
Spin That Lasts
Waves leverages TruFoam’s longer dwell time to generate spin that feels natural and repeatable. Because the spin comes from the core rather than surface grit, your game stays sharp long after other paddles have worn down.
Simplified Thickness with Precision
No need to choose between 12, 14, or 16mm. Waves is engineered at 14mm to deliver a sweet spot of stability, power, and feel without compromise. TruFoam™ technology eliminates the old trade-offs of honeycomb paddles.
Premium Carbon and Fiberglass Face
The Waves paddle face uses CRBN’s signature T700 raw carbon fiber layup combined with fiberglass to handle the extra torque and impact that power players demand. Strength, spin, and precision are built into every shot.
Power Comes In Waves
The CRBN TruFoam™ Waves is the bold new evolution of foam-core performance. Built with the same 100% TruFoam™ technology that made Genesis a game-changer, Waves takes things further with an all-new core design engineered for maximum power. It delivers explosive force on demand while keeping the control, dwell time, and spin that define the TruFoam family.
Whether you are an aggressive player who thrives on finishing points or someone who wants both touch and torque, Waves is designed to elevate your game.
What to Expect When First Trying Waves
From your first swings, you will feel the paddle’s plush, controlled response. Make no mistake, that feel doesn’t come at the cost of force. As soon as you accelerate, the newly engineered Waves core releases stored energy like the strings of a tennis racket, unleashing serious put-away power.
The contrast is what makes Waves unique: effortless resets and precision at the net, paired with explosive drives that end rallies on your terms. Like Genesis, it may feel different at first, so give yourself time to unlock its full potential. Once you adjust, you will realize why Waves is unlike anything else.
Why Choose Waves?
Maxed-Out Power with Control
Waves is the most powerful paddle in the TruFoam lineup, but it is not raw power without direction. By redesigning the foam core structure specifically for Waves, CRBN created a paddle that pushes the boundaries of force while keeping touch intact.
Unmatched Durability and Consistency
Forget core crush and inconsistent break-in periods. Waves stays strong from day one and game after game. Its seamless, high-density foam core provides the same durability and consistency as Genesis, now optimized for heavy hitters.
Spin That Lasts
Waves leverages TruFoam’s longer dwell time to generate spin that feels natural and repeatable. Because the spin comes from the core rather than surface grit, your game stays sharp long after other paddles have worn down.
Simplified Thickness with Precision
No need to choose between 12, 14, or 16mm. Waves is engineered at 14mm to deliver a sweet spot of stability, power, and feel without compromise. TruFoam™ technology eliminates the old trade-offs of honeycomb paddles.
Premium Carbon and Fiberglass Face
The Waves paddle face uses CRBN’s signature T700 raw carbon fiber layup combined with fiberglass to handle the extra torque and impact that power players demand. Strength, spin, and precision are built into every shot.
FAQs
TruFoam™ is CRBN’s proprietary core technology—a high-density foam blend meticulously engineered to deliver unmatched durability, consistency, and performance. Unlike traditional honeycomb cores, TruFoam™ boasts a seamless, 100% foam construction that eliminates weak points like core crush and material separation, all while maximizing dwell time and flex for enhanced playability.
The TruFoam™ Genesis is just the beginning. As the first of many CRBN paddles to feature this groundbreaking core, it sets the foundation for a new era of pickleball innovation. TruFoam™ is the platform that allows us to fine-tune performance with unparalleled precision, paving the way for a future of paddles designed to redefine the game. The Genesis is the start of something bigger—where technology and performance meet to elevate every player’s potential.
The core of the TruFoam™ Genesis paddle is 100% foam and is made from our proprietary TruFoam™ blend, a high-performance foam specifically engineered for durability, consistency, and control. It’s not EVA or PMI—it’s a completely unique material inspired by the foam cores used in surfboards, reimagined for pickleball to deliver unmatched performance.
Yes, yes, and yes. The TruFoam™ Genesis paddle is USAPA approved and fully compliant with all current tournament regulations. It’s designed not only to meet the highest standards of competitive play but also to remain compliant with evolving rules, ensuring you can play with confidence today and in the future.
Yes. The TruFoam™ Waves delivers maximum power allowed under PBCoR .43—more than our X Series—while maintaining the balance that sets it apart. It’s designed to give you the force you need to finish points with authority, but without the wild, uncontrollable power of other paddles. Instead of sacrificing precision, the Waves combines power and control to help you play smarter and more effectively. With the Waves, you’ll have all the power you need—strategically tuned to elevate your ENTIRE game.
The TruFoam™ Genesis represents a significant leap forward from 3rd generation technology. While Gen-3 paddles generally introduced foam-enhanced cores by injecting or adhering foam to honeycomb or other materials, they still relied on hybrid designs with inherent limitations.
The Waves, as a Gen-4 paddle, features a 100% foam core—a first in tournament-approved performance paddles. This eliminates the weak points found in hybrid constructions, such as material separation or inconsistencies over time. With its seamless, high-density foam core, the Waves delivers unmatched durability, consistency, and control that Gen-3 paddles simply can’t match. It’s the evolution of paddle technology, raising the bar for performance across the board.
Developing TruFoam™ took time because we weren’t just making tweaks—we created an entirely new paddle technology from the ground up. Over 18 months and more than 200 prototypes, we worked tirelessly to perfect the design. This included reinventing the production process, designing custom machinery, and pushing material engineering to its limits. Our goal was simple: to deliver a paddle that performs at the highest level without compromise. The result is a one-of-a-kind core that redefines what’s possible in pickleball.
The thickness of the TruFoam Genesis paddle is 14mm, precision-engineered to deliver the perfect balance of power and control without the need for multiple thickness options.
We’ve chosen a single thickness—14mm—because our TruFoam™ core technology allows us to fine-tune the paddle’s performance at a much deeper level. Unlike traditional honeycomb cores, which rely on varying thicknesses to balance power and control, TruFoam™ enables us to adjust foam density and structure with precision. This means we can optimize the paddle for high-level performance without the need for multiple thickness options, ensuring consistency and simplicity for every player.
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