*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:  ¼”

Grip Tack: High

Grip Style: Ribbed, stitched, perforated cushion grip

Grip Manufacturer: Gamma Ultra Cushion grip

Grip Length: 4"

Paddle Length: 15 ¾”

Paddle Width: 8”

Paddle Face thickness: 7/16”

Paddle Face Finish:  Eagle design on graphite face

Edge Guard: ¼” overlapping paddle face

Wrist strap: No

Manufacturer: Pickleball Inc.

What the Manufacturer says about the Paddle:

·         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.