*Deflection (as measured by USAPA): 3
kg: 5 kg:
Weight Average: 8.8
Weight Range: 7.4 – 9.2
ounces
Grip circumference: 3.75”
Grip compression: 1/8”
Grip tack: light
Grip style: thin black
Grip manufacturer: Gamma
Grip length (handle): 4 ¾”
Length: 15.5”
Width: 7.5”
Paddle face thickness: 7/16”
Paddle face finish: Red and black screen print
design over fiberglass face.
Edgeguard: Imbedded edgeguard
Wrist strap: No
Manufacturer: PickleballNow
Other interesting facts about the Black Zebra Paddle:
What the Manufacturer says about the Black Zebra Paddle:
Pickleball Now is
proud to introduce the affordable Composite paddle with a honeycomb core and
fiberglass Skin. This paddle is lightweight yet offer lots of control. Weighs 7
1/2oz
*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.