*Deflection (as measured by USA Pickleball Association)

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

Weight Average: 7.2 ounces

Weight Range: 6.7 – 7.8 ounces

Grip Circumference: 4”

Grip Compression: 1/8”

Grip Tack: High

Grip Style: Thin black cushion grip

Grip Manufacturer: Gamma

Grip Length:  4 ½”

Paddle Length: 15 ¾”

Paddle Width: 8”

Paddle Face thickness: ½”

Paddle Face Finish:  Graphite

Edge Guard: ¼” overlapping paddle face

Wrist strap: No

Manufacturer: Pro-Lite Sports

Other interesting facts:  Several tournament pickleball players compete with the Graphite Blaster paddle.  The Blaster paddle is made in the USA.

What the Manufacturer says about the Paddle: The Widest and Longest of the OVERSIZED Paddle! The Blaster is 1/4" Larger in Width and 1/4" Longer in Length than the Magnum Graphite. Has had Raves from the National Champions! Paddle of the Year! Approx. 7.2 - 7.6 Oz. Colors change.

*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.