*Deflection
(as measured by USA Pickleball Association): No data available.
3 kg: 1.5 5 kg: 2
Weight Average: 6.8 ounces
Weight
Range: 6.6 - 7.2 ounces
Grip Circumference:
4 1/2"
Grip Compression:
Ľ”
Grip Tack:
High
Grip
Style: Ribbed, stitched, perforated cushion grip
Grip
Manufacturer: Gamma Ultra Cushion grip
Grip
Length: 4"
Paddle
Length: 15 ľ”
Paddle Width:
8”
Paddle Face
thickness: 7/16”
Paddle
Face Finish: Eagle design on graphite face
Edge Guard:
Ľ” overlapping paddle face
Wrist
strap: No
Manufacturer:
Pickleball Inc.
What the
Manufacturer says about the Paddle:
Pickle-ball Inc.'s NEWEST release and we can hardly keep it on our shelves!
· Designed specifically for the control or ‘touch’ player and our best paddle for net play
· Slightly larger than the Champion paddle maximizes the USAPA paddle dimensions rule
· New shape is designed to create a more balanced paddle and reduce fatigue for longer play
· "Featherweight" edge guard reduces perimeter weight
· Contour cap is tapered and shaped to reduce grip tension for longer play
· Handle profile is contoured and blended for a more natural grip
· Graphite skin with Aluminum core
· 6.8-7.2z
*What is
Deflection?
Pickleball
paddles have a rigid paddle face. The USA Pickleball Association measures how
rigid a paddle face is by measuring the paddle face’s deflection.
The
Association tests paddles by putting a weight on the center of the paddle face
and measuring how much the paddle bends under the weight. This measurement is
the paddle’s deflection.
Paddles
are tested with a force of 3kg (6.6 lb) and a force of 5 kg (11.0 lb) applied
to the center of the paddle face. Deflection is measured within a range of 1 to
4 thousandths of an inch (.001 inch).
“Paddles
which have a deflection greater than 5 thousandths of an inch at a test weight
of 3 kg may produce a trampoline effect and shall be subject to further testing
or placed on a list of paddles that do not meet specifications. (revised
1-28-12).” USAPA Paddle Material
Specifications, revised October 24, 2012.