*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.