*Deflection (as measured by USA Pickleball Association)

3 kg  (6.6 lb): 1                          5 kg  (11 lb): 2

Weight Average: 8.4 ounces

Weight Range: 8.3 – 8.6 ounces

Grip Circumference: 4 ½”

Grip Compression:  ¼”

Grip Tack: High

Grip Style: Stitched, ribbed, perforated cushion grip

Grip Manufacturer: Gamma

Grip Length:  4 ¾” – 5”

Paddle Length: 15 ¾”

Paddle Width: 8”

Paddle Face thickness: 7/16”

Paddle Face Finish:  Fiberglass face (no graphics)

Edge Guard: ¼” over lapping paddle face

Wrist strap: No

Manufacturer:  ZZT Sports

Other interesting facts about the Spike’s Paddle:  Spike’s paddles only come in a solid light gray color. Spike’s paddle is made in the USA.

What the Manufacturer says about the Paddle:  The Contour is our second design that offers the same Aluminum honeycomb and fiberglass composite as the classic with rounder surface and a longer handle. A durable black rim and premium gamma grip makes this a great paddle for the more aggressive player.

*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.