*Deflection (as measured by USA Pickleball Association)

3 kg  (6.6 lb) : 1                          5 kg  (11 lb) : 1.5

Weight Average: 7.5 ounces

Weight Range:  7.0 – 7.8 ounces

Grip Circumference: 4 1/2”

Grip Compression: ¼”

Grip Tack: Medium

Grip Style: Stitched, ribbed, perforated grip

Grip Manufacturer: Gamma Ultra Cushion grip

Grip Length:  4 ¾”

Paddle Length: 15 ½”

Paddle Width: 8”

Paddle Face thickness:  7/16”

Paddle Face Finish:  Graphite

Edge Guard: ¼” overlapping paddle face

Wrist strap: No

Other facts about the Graphite Z5:  The Graphite Z5 Widebody paddle was designed by top player Steve Wong. The Z5 paddle is made in the USA.

Manufacturer: S-Type Sports

What the Manufacturer says about the Paddle: The Graphite Z5 WIDEBODY Paddle provides great control and finess.  The Z5 enables the toughest competitors to hit hard and still be consistent.  The wide body design gives S-Type customers a new high performance shape and style.  Choose the NEW Graphite Z5 if you are looking for the WIDEBODY tennis feel.  

Made from High Performance composite graphite materials 

• Upgraded contour Gamma grip with ~4 1/4" grip size.
• New WIDEBODY dimensions
• Extra wide hitting surface with the new WIDEBODY design. 
• Even larger than our Oversize paddles
• Designed for outdoor play in mind, but adored by indoor pickleballers too!
• Endorsed and Designed by a Top Player, Steve Wong!
• Exciting colors with a fresh cool logo.
• Plays like a tennis racquet. 
• This paddle has great control and finesse.
• Made in U.S.A.

*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.