*Deflection (as measured by USA Pickleball Association)

3 kg  (6.6 lb): 1                          5 kg  (11 lb): 2

Weight Average: 7.2 ounces

Weight Range:  7.1 – 7.6 ounces

Grip Circumference:  4¼- 4 ½”

Grip Compression: ¼”

Grip Tack: High

Grip Style: Zorbicon Gel cushion grip

Grip Manufacturer: Gamma

Grip Length:  4 ½”

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

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*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.