Same model, different version
CRBN 3 TruFoam Waves 14mm vs 2 TruFoam Waves 14mm
Same 14mm core; they differ on shape, swingweight and twistweight.
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What's actually different
Generated from the brands' published specs. Nothing here comes from lab testing; see how we read specs.
Shape
The 3 TruFoam Waves 14mm is an elongated shape (16.5" × 7.5"); the 2 TruFoam Waves 14mm is a standard shape (16" × 7.85"). Longer, narrower shapes add reach and leverage; wider faces give a bigger sweet spot.
Swingweight
The 3 TruFoam Waves 14mm has the higher swingweight: 119 against 113. Higher swingweight means more plow-through on drives; the 2 TruFoam Waves 14mm's lower number means quicker hands in fast exchanges.
Twistweight
The 2 TruFoam Waves 14mm has the higher twistweight: 6.96 against 6.5. Higher twistweight resists twisting on off-center hits, so the 2 TruFoam Waves 14mm should be the more forgiving of the two when you miss the middle.
What's the same, or can't be compared
- Core thickness: Both have a 14mm core.
- Weight: Both are listed at 8 oz.
- Handle: Both have a 5.5" handle.
- Face and core: Same face (toray T700 raw carbon fiber with a fiberglass layer) and core (100% foam (proprietary TruFoam blend)).
- Price: Same price right now: $200 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21).
- Warranty: 12 months on both.
Who should pick which
Pick the
CRBN 3 TruFoam Waves 14mm
if…
- You want the reach and leverage of an elongated shape.
- You drive the ball and want more plow-through (swingweight 119).
Pick the
CRBN 2 TruFoam Waves 14mm
if…
- You want a wider face and a bigger sweet spot (standard shape).
- You want quicker hands at the kitchen (swingweight 113).
- You want more forgiveness on off-center hits (twistweight 6.96).
Specs side by side
| Spec | CRBN3 TruFoam Waves 14mm | CRBN2 TruFoam Waves 14mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $200 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) | $200 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) |
| List price | $280 | $280 |
| Shape | Elongated | Standard |
| Core thickness | 14 mm | 14 mm |
| Weight | 8 oz | 8 oz |
| Swingweight | 119 | 113 |
| Twistweight | 6.5 | 6.96 |
| Length × width | 16.5" × 7.5" | 16" × 7.85" |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.5" |
| Grip circumference | 4.125" | 4.125" |
| Balance point | 24.5 cm | 23.7 cm |
| Face | Toray T700 raw carbon fiber with a fiberglass layer (Raw carbon) | Toray T700 raw carbon fiber with a fiberglass layer (Raw carbon) |
| Core | 100% foam (proprietary TruFoam blend) | 100% foam (proprietary TruFoam blend) |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Sold at | JustPaddles | JustPaddles |
| Specs last verified | Sep 25, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 |
Bold values differ. "Not published" means the brand does not list that number, so we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Specs come from each brand's product page on the date shown.