Deflection (as measured by USA Pickleball Association)

3 kg: 1                 5 kg: 2

Weight Average: 6.6 oz.

Weight Range: 6.4 – 7.1 oz.

Grip Circumference: 4 ¼”

Grip Compression:  ¼”

Grip Tack: high

Grip Style: Perforated cushion grip

Grip Manufacturer: Gamma Pro-Lite

Grip Length:  4”

Paddle Length: 15 ½”

Paddle Width: 7 ¾”

Paddle Face thickness: 7/16”

Paddle Face Finish:  Graphite

Edge Guard: ¼” overlapping paddle face

Wrist strap: No

Manufacturer:  S-Type Sports

What the manufacturer says about the paddle: The Graphite Styker is lightweight and has a large hitting surface. It is used by many players of all different skill levels. Many advanced players use this paddle because of the added control that the graphite provides.  These are the original paddles developed by Steve Wong of S-Type Sports.  In fact, it's one that he uses regularly during tournaments.

• Powerful Graphite Construction
• Great Control
• Used for Indoors and Outdoors
• Popular paddle with cool design and great new colors.
• Oversized hitting surface.
• Cushion Heavy duty grip.
• * Colors may vary depending on availability.

*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.