{"title":"Intermediate Pickleball Paddles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe intermediate tier is where paddles stop being forgiving and start being specific. It is also the tier most Australian club players should actually be buying in, and the one where the money goes furthest. A starter paddle keeps you in rallies. A pro paddle assumes your technique is finished. This is the band in between, and it is wider and better stocked than it was two years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat changes when you step up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe face gets grit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single biggest difference between a starter paddle and this tier is a \u003cstrong\u003eraw, unpainted carbon face\u003c\/strong\u003e. Paint or a sealing layer buries the texture and the bite goes with it, which is why topspin on a cheap paddle mostly adds noise rather than shape. A raw face grips the ball for the moment it sits on the paddle, and suddenly a brushing swing produces a ball that dips inside the baseline. This is the line where spin becomes genuinely available, and it is the one specification worth insisting on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMass moves away from your hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate paddles carry more weight further from the grip, which lifts \u003cstrong\u003eswing weight\u003c\/strong\u003e. You get more pace off the baseline and more plough-through on a drive, and you get less time to react when hands speed up at the kitchen. That trade is the whole tier in one sentence. A paddle that felt effortless at starter level can feel sluggish here, and it is almost always the swing weight rather than you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe good news is that it is tunable in both directions. Strip an overgrip to lighten the handle end, or add a few grams of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paddle-accessories\"\u003elead tape\u003c\/a\u003e at 3 and 9 o'clock to widen the effective sweet spot without slowing your hands much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShape becomes a decision you make\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost starter paddles are widebody or hybrid because those shapes forgive. From here you choose deliberately. \u003cstrong\u003eElongated\u003c\/strong\u003e buys reach on the stretch volley, leverage on the serve, and a longer face to brush the ball, at the cost of a narrower and higher sweet spot. \u003cstrong\u003eWidebody\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps a broad low sweet spot and gives up reach. \u003cstrong\u003eHybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e splits the difference, and is where most players end up happiest. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/friday-aura-hybrid-vs-elongated-which-shape-australia-2026\"\u003ehybrid versus elongated write-up\u003c\/a\u003e works through it on one paddle family so nothing else changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCore thickness stays mostly 16mm, and should\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e16mm core\u003c\/strong\u003e deforms slightly more on contact, so the ball sits on the face a fraction longer. That dwell is what lets you drop a third shot short instead of floating it, and reset a fast ball into the kitchen instead of popping it up. \u003cstrong\u003e14mm\u003c\/strong\u003e gives less and sends the ball faster, with a tighter sweet spot. At club level, resets win more points than pace does, which is why the majority of this range is 16mm and why we suggest staying there unless your specific problem is finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFoam core or thermoformed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo construction families dominate this tier and they feel different in the hand. A \u003cstrong\u003efoam-injected perimeter\u003c\/strong\u003e around the honeycomb core adds stability and a slightly softer, plusher contact, which suits players who want power without losing feel. A \u003cstrong\u003efully thermoformed\u003c\/strong\u003e frame is stiffer and more explosive, and it transmits more of what you did. Neither is better. Foam builds tend to be kinder on the hands battle; thermoformed builds tend to be better on the drive. The plain-English version is in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/foam-core-thermoformed-gen-4-pickleball-paddles-explained\"\u003efoam cores and thermoforming explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we stock at this tier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/friday-pickleball\"\u003eFriday\u003c\/a\u003e covers the foam-core end with the Aura and Aura Pro across all three shapes, plus the Fever 102 lower down. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/friday-pickleball-paddles-australia-foam-core-lineup-2026\"\u003eFriday range guide\u003c\/a\u003e maps the lineup. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/six-zero-paddles\"\u003eSix Zero\u003c\/a\u003e is the broadest ladder here: Sapphire, Coral, Coral Light Weight and Coral Pro, control-leaning throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/enhance-pickleball\"\u003eEnhance\u003c\/a\u003e brings the Turbo EPP and the MPP Turbo in hybrid and elongated. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/honolulu-pickleball-company\"\u003eHonolulu\u003c\/a\u003e sits at the top of the tier with the J2CR and J6CR, built for grit that survives longer than most. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/selkirk-paddles\"\u003eSelkirk\u003c\/a\u003e covers the Omni in both shapes, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aireo-pickleball-paddles\"\u003eAireo\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luzz-pickleball-paddles\"\u003eLuzz\u003c\/a\u003e add foam-core options across the price ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShop by how you play instead\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you know your game better than your tier, filter that way: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/control-pickleball-paddles\"\u003econtrol paddles\u003c\/a\u003e for touch and resets, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/power-pickleball-paddles\"\u003epower paddles\u003c\/a\u003e for drives, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spin-pickleball-paddles\"\u003espin paddles\u003c\/a\u003e for heavy topspin, or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-court-pickleball-paddles\"\u003eall-court paddles\u003c\/a\u003e if you would rather not specialise. The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e gets there in a few questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything here is Australian-stocked and dispatched from Sydney, usually in one to three days. We are an authorised reseller for the brands we carry, so paddles are factory-fresh with the manufacturer's warranty intact, and any claim is assessed through us rather than an overseas portal. Free Australian delivery applies over $150, local pickup is available by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse, and factory-fresh paddles can be returned within 30 days. Every paddle ships with a grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600\"\u003eHow do I know I have outgrown my starter paddle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree reliable signals. You are trying to add topspin and the ball is not shaping, which means the face has no grit. You can reset consistently but cannot generate enough pace to finish. Or you have started noticing the paddle rather than the shot. Any of those, and the step up is worth it. None of them, and court time will do more than a purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600\"\u003eShould I jump straight to a professional paddle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually not. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/professional-pickleball-paddles\"\u003epro-tier\u003c\/a\u003e face is stiffer and less forgiving, and it punishes exactly the off-centre contacts a developing player still makes. The paddle stops being feedback and becomes noise. We compared the tiers honestly in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/mid-tier-vs-pro-tier-pickleball-paddles-2026\"\u003emid-tier versus pro-tier\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600\"\u003e14mm or 16mm at this level?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e16mm unless you have a specific reason. It sits the ball down at the kitchen and keeps a bigger sweet spot, and resets win more club points than pace does. Move to 14mm when your problem is genuinely that you cannot finish points, not before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600\"\u003eHow long will a raw carbon face keep its spin?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSix to twelve months of regular play, faster if you drill a lot or feed a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pickleball-ball-machines\"\u003eball machine\u003c\/a\u003e. The grit polishes flat and your topspin quietly goes with it. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paddle-accessories\"\u003epaddle cover\u003c\/a\u003e is the cheapest thing you can do about it, because keys and boot floors sand a face faster than play does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600\"\u003eCan I make a paddle feel lighter or heavier after buying it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is worth doing before you decide a paddle is wrong. Lead tape at 3 and 9 o'clock raises twist weight and widens the usable face. The same weight at 12 adds drive and costs hand speed. Weight in the handle lowers swing weight and makes the paddle feel faster. Add in small increments and hit between changes. Full walkthrough in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pickleball-paddle-accessories-explained-grips-overgrips-lead-tape-more-australia-2026\"\u003egrips, overgrips and lead tape explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStep down to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beginner-paddles\"\u003estarter paddles\u003c\/a\u003e, up to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/professional-pickleball-paddles\"\u003eprofessional paddles\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pickleball-paddles\"\u003epickleball paddles\u003c\/a\u003e. Our honest shortlist by play style is in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-pickleball-paddles-australia-2026\"\u003ethe best pickleball paddles in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"six-zero-sapphire-pickleball-paddle","title":"Six Zero Sapphire Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sapphire takes Six Zero's thermoform platform and stretches it. Literally. The 16.5 in elongated shape gives you extra reach on wide balls, while the 13 mm core produces a crisper, quicker response than the heftier Double Black Diamond. The long 5.6 in handle is a genuine boon if you run a two-handed backhand, and the Gen 2 unibody construction keeps the whole frame tight and responsive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13 mm thermoformed core:\u003c\/strong\u003e a snappier feel and quicker rebound, ideal for control players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16.5 in elongated shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e added reach on groundstrokes without sacrificing kitchen manoeuvrability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.6 in handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e a natural fit for two-handed backhand technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGen 2 unibody construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e foam-injected perimeter walls in a single thermoformed shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter more reach and control? \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/six-zero-paddles\"\u003eBrowse the full Six Zero range\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/six-zero-coral-16mm\"\u003eSix Zero Coral\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Six Zero","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":42833629282355,"sku":"SZR-SAP-BLU","price":149.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neon","offer_id":44435423690803,"sku":"SZR-SAP-NEON","price":149.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/7_d4727288-7dc8-4e81-89b7-dc199ac14d64.webp?v=1732910451"},{"product_id":"six-zero-coral-16mm","title":"Six Zero Coral 16mm Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Coral 16mm is the successor to the Double Black Diamond, and it's a step up in almost every way. Six Zero's Tectonic Core Suspension lets the polypropylene core float within the frame, producing a plush, connected feel on soft shots that's distinct from anything in their older lineup. The Diamond Tough textured face is also rated to outlast standard raw carbon by a wide margin, so you won't be chasing spin degradation after a few months of hard use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTectonic Core Suspension:\u003c\/strong\u003e a floating Propulsion Core delivers a soft, consistent feel from the kitchen to the baseline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond Tough carbon face:\u003c\/strong\u003e spin texture engineered to last far longer than standard raw carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwing weight 114, twist weight 6.7:\u003c\/strong\u003e stable and planted on off-centre hits without feeling heavy overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePBCoR 0.42:\u003c\/strong\u003e sits comfortably under the 0.43 limit, tournament approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTorn between the Coral and the flagship \u003ca href=\"\/products\/six-zero-black-opal\"\u003eBlack Opal\u003c\/a\u003e? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/six-zero-coral-vs-black-opal-australia-2026\"\u003eSix Zero Coral vs Black Opal comparison\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/six-zero-paddles\"\u003ebrowse the full Six Zero range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix Zero bill the Coral as their all-court paddle of the year for 2025, built to a simple brief: durable foam core, balanced touch and power. The Tectonic Core Suspension System is the headline. Instead of bonding the core rigidly to the frame, the Floating Propulsion Core sits in a precision-tuned suspension structure that, in Six Zero's words, adapts on impact to give smooth control on touch shots and clean acceleration when you swing through the ball. That is their engineering claim, not our playtest, and the reinforced throat pushes the twist weight to 6.7 so off-centre resets stay stable straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Pickld the Coral comes in two shapes and three colours (Ocean Blue, Coral Pink and Black). The \u003cstrong\u003eHybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e is the shape most players should take. The \u003cstrong\u003eElongated\u003c\/strong\u003e runs a true 16.5-inch length for extra reach and leverage if you drive and serve big. The Diamond Tough face measures 2,000 RPM of spin and is rated by Six Zero to hold its texture more than four times longer than traditional raw carbon. If you want the same platform with the spin pushed harder, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/six-zero-coral-pro-16mm-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eCoral Pro\u003c\/a\u003e is the step up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Six Zero Coral 16mm paddle (your chosen shape and colour)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × custom Six Zero neoprene paddle cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickld is an authorised Six Zero reseller in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by Six Zero's manufacturer warranty against defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill weighing it up? The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e narrows the field in a few questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Six Zero","offers":[{"title":"Ocean Blue \/ Hybrid","offer_id":43836233351219,"sku":"SZR-COR-16-BLU","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Coral Pink \/ Hybrid","offer_id":43836233383987,"sku":"SZR-COR-16-PNK","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Hybrid","offer_id":43836233416755,"sku":"SZR-COR-16-BLK","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ocean Blue \/ Elongated","offer_id":44529305878579,"sku":"SZR-COR-16-EL-BLU","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Coral Pink \/ Elongated","offer_id":44529305911347,"sku":"SZR-COR-16-EL-PNK","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Elongated","offer_id":44529305944115,"sku":"SZR-COR-16-EL-BLK","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/37_48b27dda-ef0c-4815-8c26-dc38e878a046.webp?v=1766370471"},{"product_id":"honolulu-j2cr-crystal-blue-endurance-surface-regular-handle","title":"Honolulu Pickleball | J2CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface | Regular Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe J2CR Crystal Blue swaps the standard carbon face for Honolulu's Crystal Blue Endurance Surface, a crystal-media process engineered to keep its texture long after ordinary carbon fibre wears smooth. It runs the same Gen 4.5 foam core and Aero Hybrid Plus shape as the J2FC+ line, with a standard 5.5-inch handle that suits most grip styles. For players who want durable spin and a big, consistent sweet spot without moving to an extended handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Blue Endurance Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e crystal-infused grit outlasts standard carbon fibre over months of play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge sweet spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e the wide hybrid shape delivers consistent power across the whole face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard 5.5-inch handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e suits one-handed backhands and players who prefer a shorter lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGen 4.5 foam core:\u003c\/strong\u003e multi-density pivoting construction for a soft feel and good pop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonolulu pitch the J2CR as a hybrid power paddle: explosive pop, heavy spin and quick hands off a Core Reactor foam construction with their Dynamic PowerFlex and Control Joint technologies. Those are the maker's claims, but the numbers underneath them are worth reading. The Blue Grit face has tested at roughly 2,091 RPM of spin, which Honolulu point out is about 99.5 percent of the 2,100 RPM ceiling the approval bodies allow. In plain terms, the face is about as grippy as a legal paddle gets, and the pitch is that it stays that way instead of polishing smooth by month three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other number that shapes how this paddle feels is the twist weight of 7.0. Twist weight measures how much the paddle resists rotating when you catch the ball off centre, and 7.0 is genuinely high: most elongated paddles sit in the low sixes. Combined with the wide 7.8-inch Aero Hybrid Plus face, that makes the J2CR one of the more forgiving paddles we stock at this level. Blocks and counters that would spray off a narrower frame stay in play. If you play fast doubles and win points at the kitchen rather than the baseline, that stability is the reason to pick this over a longer paddle like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/honolulu-j6cr-crystal-blue-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eJ6CR\u003c\/a\u003e. Two-handers should look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/honolulu-j2cr-crystal-blue-endurance-surface-extended-handle\"\u003eextended-handle version\u003c\/a\u003e of the same paddle. It is UPA-A approved for tournament play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue paddle (regular handle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × premium waterproof paddle cover with hanging clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickld is an authorised Honolulu Pickleball Company reseller in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorn between the Honolulu shapes? The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e sorts it in a few questions, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/honolulu-pickleball-company\"\u003eHonolulu range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honolulu Pickleball","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":44186620100659,"sku":"HON-J2CR-R","price":308.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":44634692976691,"sku":"HON-J2CR-R-WHT","price":308.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/J2CRCBESBLUE_600x_f1294ba0-a86e-4ed3-b286-94bd99620bc0.webp?v=1775627630"},{"product_id":"honolulu-j2cr-crystal-blue-endurance-surface-extended-handle","title":"Honolulu Pickleball | J2CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface | Extended Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eSame paddle as the standard J2CR Crystal Blue (Gen 4.5 multi-density foam core, Honolulu's durable Crystal Blue Endurance Surface, wide hybrid shape) but stretched to a 6-inch handle for players who rely on a two-handed backhand or want extra leverage on drives. The Crystal Blue surface uses a crystal-media process that holds its grit far longer than regular carbon fibre, so the spin performance you buy is the spin performance you keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-inch extended handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e the same J2CR platform adapted for two-handed backhand players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Blue Endurance Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e long-lasting crystal-infused texture vs standard carbon fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAero Hybrid Plus shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e a wide face with a large, forgiving sweet spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGen 4.5 foam core:\u003c\/strong\u003e a soft, controlled feel with genuine pop on full swings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extended handle changes less than you might think, and that is the point. You keep everything that makes the J2CR platform work: the wide 7.8-inch Aero Hybrid Plus face, the Core Reactor foam construction with Honolulu's PowerFlex and Control Joint technologies, and a twist weight of 7.0 that most paddles in this class cannot touch. What the extra half inch of handle buys you is room. A two-handed backhand gets a proper second grip instead of a cramped one, and single-handers who choke down for leverage on serves and drives get a longer lever to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe face deserves its own sentence. Honolulu's Blue Grit surface has tested at roughly 2,091 RPM of spin, which they note is about 99.5 percent of the legal ceiling, and the Crystal Blue process interlocks the crystal media mechanically so the texture is engineered to hold rather than wear smooth. Those figures are the maker's testing, not ours, but they are the right numbers to be chasing: grit that lasts is worth more than grit that starts loud and fades. If you do not need the longer handle, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/honolulu-j2cr-crystal-blue-endurance-surface-regular-handle\"\u003eregular-handle J2CR\u003c\/a\u003e is the same paddle with a 5.5-inch grip, and if you want more reach and swing-arc power on the same face technology, look at the elongated \u003ca href=\"\/products\/honolulu-j6cr-crystal-blue-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eJ6CR\u003c\/a\u003e. UPA-A approved for tournament play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue paddle (extended handle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × premium waterproof paddle cover with hanging clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickld is an authorised Honolulu Pickleball Company reseller in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnsure whether the extended handle suits you? The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e sorts it in a few questions, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/honolulu-pickleball-company\"\u003eHonolulu range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honolulu Pickleball","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":44186632814643,"sku":"HON-J2CR-X","price":308.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":44634693238835,"sku":"HON-J2CR-X-WHT","price":308.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/J2CRCBESBLUE_600x_f1294ba0-a86e-4ed3-b286-94bd99620bc0.webp?v=1775627630"},{"product_id":"friday-aura-pickleball-paddle-elongated-16mm","title":"Friday Aura Pickleball Paddle - Elongated 16mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Friday Aura is a Gen 4, full-foam paddle built to make improving players better, faster. Its EPP foam core and carbon-fibreglass hybrid face strike a genuine balance of control and spin in a forgiving elongated shape, while Friday's patent-pending ElasTECH perimeter weighting keeps the sweet spot stable and the feel plush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl-first feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-foam Gen 4 core for soft hands, clean resets and confident dinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpin-ready face:\u003c\/strong\u003e carbon and fibreglass hybrid surface bites the ball for reliable topspin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving \u0026amp; stable:\u003c\/strong\u003e ElasTECH perimeter weighting widens the sweet spot and steadies off-centre hits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTournament-legal:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAP certified, PBCoR .43.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Friday","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":44259117269043,"sku":"FRI-AURA-BLK","price":215.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":44259117301811,"sku":"FRI-AURA-PUR","price":215.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":44348492939315,"sku":"FRI-AURA-GRN","price":215.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":44412924395571,"sku":"FRI-AURA-ORG","price":215.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/eclipse-aura-hero-color.webp?v=1778224918"},{"product_id":"friday-pickleball-aura-pro-elongated-16mm","title":"Friday Pickleball Aura Pro - Elongated 16mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aura Pro is Friday Pickleball's stiffer, more aggressive take on their Gen 4 foam platform: where the standard Aura plays soft and forgiving, the Pro plays fast and direct. A T700 raw carbon face delivers high surface roughness for spin, and the ElasTECH rubber perimeter system adds swing weight and stability without making the paddle feel dead. Strong value for players who want foam-core feel with a power bias.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT700 raw carbon face:\u003c\/strong\u003e high surface roughness for consistent ball bite and spin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElasTECH rubber perimeter system:\u003c\/strong\u003e adds stability and swing weight; reduces paddle rotation on mishits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-foam Gen 4 core:\u003c\/strong\u003e softer than thermoformed carbon, with a firm throat insert for a direct response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwing weight 116:\u003c\/strong\u003e suits players who drive hard from the baseline or attack out of the air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriday's own pitch for the Aura Pro is refreshingly blunt: loud, poppy and explosive, built to drive hard, counter fast and finish points. The construction backs the talk. The core is a fully floating EPP foam wrapped in Friday's patent-pending ElasTECH internal perimeter weighting system and surrounded by EVA foam, then double-thermoformed for durability, which is how a foam paddle ends up with this much pop while keeping a sweet spot that reaches toward the edges. Reviewers at Pickleball Effect describe the result as a polymer-like foam power paddle, meaning it keeps some of the crisp, familiar response of a traditional core rather than the mushy feel some foam builds can have. Their words and Friday's, not our bench test, and our own \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/friday-aura-aura-pro-review-australia-2026\"\u003eAura and Aura Pro review\u003c\/a\u003e goes deeper on where each one fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elongated shape is the aggressor's version: 16.5 inches of reach, swing weight 116 for plow-through on drives, and the trade is a twist weight of 6.0, so it asks for cleaner contact than the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/friday-pickleball-aura-pro-hybrid-16mm\"\u003ehybrid Aura Pro\u003c\/a\u003e. The face tests at 2,295 RPM of spin, and the paddle is USAP certified at PBCoR .43 for tournament play. If your game is more resets and placement than putaways, the softer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/friday-aura-pickleball-paddle-hybrid-16mm\"\u003estandard Aura\u003c\/a\u003e is the control side of the same family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Friday Aura Pro Elongated 16mm paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriday is on our authorised reseller list, so warranty claims come to us, not an overseas support form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which Friday suits your game? The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e sorts it in a few questions, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/friday-pickleball\"\u003eFriday range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Friday","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":44259181232179,"sku":"FRI-AURAP-BLK","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":44259181264947,"sku":"FRI-AURAP-PUR","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":44259181297715,"sku":"FRI-AURAP-GRN","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/eclipse-aura-pro-hero-color.webp?v=1778227100"},{"product_id":"honolulu-j6cr-crystal-blue-pickleball-paddle","title":"Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe J6CR Crystal Blue takes Honolulu's durable Crystal Blue Endurance Surface and puts it on their longer, narrower J6 elongated frame, trading some manoeuvrability for extra reach and a more powerful swing arc. With a twist weight up to 6.7, it's one of the more stable elongated paddles available, and it suits an aggressive, extension-heavy game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElongated J6 frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 16.5-inch length adds reach and power vs the standard J2 shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Blue Endurance Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e precision crystal-infused grit engineered to outlast standard carbon fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2,296 RPM spin:\u003c\/strong\u003e elite spin output from the CR surface on the longer elongated platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwist weight up to 6.7:\u003c\/strong\u003e above-average off-centre stability for an elongated paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonolulu call the J6CR the most powerful paddle in their lineup, and their explanation of why is more interesting than the claim itself. The J6 profile starts from the J2's long-handle shape, extends the face and chops the top into an aero curve, which lets them keep the overall footprint at 16.48 by 7.52 inches while shifting mass toward the head. More mass up top means a higher swing weight (111 to 116) and a heavier ball off the face, and the pitch is that the J2's control character survives the change. That last part is Honolulu's claim rather than our playtest, but the twist weight figure backs the stability half of it: 6.2 to 6.7 is well above what most elongated frames manage, so off-centre hits should stay honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe face is the same story as the rest of the CR line. The Crystal Blue Endurance Surface locks crystal media into the surface mechanically rather than painting grit on, and Honolulu's spin testing for this build comes in at 2,296 RPM, near the top of the approved range. The 6-inch handle leaves proper room for a two-handed backhand, which suits exactly the aggressive baseline game this shape is built for. If you would rather have a wider, even more forgiving face on the same technology, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/honolulu-j2cr-crystal-blue-endurance-surface-regular-handle\"\u003eJ2CR\u003c\/a\u003e is the pick. It is UPA-A approved and carries a 1-year manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × premium waterproof paddle cover with hanging clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickld is an authorised Honolulu Pickleball Company reseller in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure elongated is your shape? The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e works it out in a few questions, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/honolulu-pickleball-company\"\u003eHonolulu range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honolulu Pickleball","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":44799780585523,"sku":"HON-J6CR-1","price":308.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":44799780618291,"sku":"HON-J6CR-2","price":308.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/J6CRCBESB2_800x_93550294-75fd-4514-a7a4-eb4eeedc6b17.webp?v=1779314209"},{"product_id":"friday-pickleball-aura-pro-hybrid-16mm","title":"Friday Pickleball Aura Pro - Hybrid 16mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aura Pro Hybrid takes Friday Pickleball's stiffer, more aggressive Gen 4 foam platform and drops it into a hybrid shape, a blend of reach and manoeuvrability that's quicker to the ball and easier to swing than the elongated. A T700 raw carbon face delivers high surface roughness for spin, and the ElasTECH rubber perimeter system adds stability without making the paddle feel dead. Strong value for players who want foam-core feel with a power bias and a more forgiving, balanced swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT700 raw carbon face:\u003c\/strong\u003e high surface roughness for consistent ball bite and spin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElasTECH rubber perimeter system:\u003c\/strong\u003e adds stability and swing weight; reduces paddle rotation on mishits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-foam Gen 4 core:\u003c\/strong\u003e softer than thermoformed carbon, with a firm, direct response on drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e balanced reach and manoeuvrability; faster hands at the kitchen than the elongated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwing weight 116:\u003c\/strong\u003e quick enough to flick and reset, stable enough to drive from the baseline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriday describe the Aura Pro as loud, poppy and explosive, built to drive hard, counter fast and finish points. Underneath that pitch is a fully floating EPP foam core wrapped in their patent-pending ElasTECH internal perimeter weighting system, surrounded by EVA foam and double-thermoformed for durability. The claims are Friday's, but the construction explains the character: the perimeter weighting is what lets a foam paddle hit this hard while keeping the sweet spot honest toward the edges, and the raw T700 face is where the spin lives, testing at 2,290 RPM. Our own \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/friday-aura-aura-pro-review-australia-2026\"\u003eAura and Aura Pro review\u003c\/a\u003e covers where the Pro fits against its softer sibling in more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hybrid is the shape we would point most Aura Pro buyers at. You give up a little reach against the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/friday-pickleball-aura-pro-elongated-16mm\"\u003eelongated version\u003c\/a\u003e, and in return the twist weight climbs to 6.35, so off-centre blocks and counters stay in play more often in fast doubles exchanges. Same swing weight of 116, same power intent, just a wider margin for error. It is USAP certified at PBCoR .43 for tournament play. If your game leans on touch and placement instead, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/friday-aura-pickleball-paddle-hybrid-16mm\"\u003estandard Aura Hybrid\u003c\/a\u003e is the control half of the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Friday Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriday is on our authorised reseller list, so warranty claims come to us, not an overseas support form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure hybrid is your shape? The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e sorts it in a few questions, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/friday-pickleball\"\u003eFriday range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Friday","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":44393013510195,"sku":"FRI-AURAP-HYB-BLK","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":44393013542963,"sku":"FRI-AURAP-HYB-PUR","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":44393013575731,"sku":"FRI-AURAP-HYB-GRN","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/eclipse-aura-pro-hero-color.jpg?v=1780368593"},{"product_id":"friday-aura-pickleball-paddle-hybrid-16mm","title":"Friday Aura Pickleball Paddle - Hybrid 16mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aura is Friday Pickleball's control-first Gen 4 foam paddle, built to make improving players better, faster. In the hybrid shape you get an easy-swinging, manoeuvrable platform with loads of feel: a softer quad-foam core for dwell and touch, wrapped in the ElasTECH rubber perimeter for stability, behind a T700 carbon-fibreglass (CFC) face that still bites the ball for spin. The all-court choice for players who value placement, resets and quick hands at the kitchen over raw power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT700 carbon-fibreglass (CFC) face:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft, controlled feel with enough texture for spin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuad-foam Gen 4 core:\u003c\/strong\u003e maximum dwell and touch; \"more feel than any other Gen 4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElasTECH rubber perimeter system:\u003c\/strong\u003e stability and forgiveness on off-centre hits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e manoeuvrable and balanced; fast hands at the net\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwing weight 116:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy to swing and stable through the ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriday make an unusual claim for the Aura: four types of foam in one core, which they say is a first in pickleball. An EPP foam centre sits inside a horseshoe EVA ring, their patent-pending ElasTECH internal perimeter weighting system runs between the two, and a separate throat foam tunes the feel where your hand meets the face. Their promise for the stack is elite control, massive dwell and a sweet spot that covers the entire face. That is Friday's engineering pitch rather than our playtest, and our own \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/friday-aura-aura-pro-review-australia-2026\"\u003eAura and Aura Pro review\u003c\/a\u003e is where we weigh it properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the shape gives you is the easy-handling option in the family. The hybrid swings quicker to the ball than the elongated Aura, which is what fast hands at the kitchen actually feels like on court, and the carbon-fibreglass face sandwich trades a little of the raw-carbon fizz for a softer, more honest response on resets and drops. The face still tests at 2,293 RPM of spin, so shaping the ball is not the compromise it once was on control paddles. It is USAP certified at PBCoR .43. If you want the same platform with more pop for putaways, step across to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/friday-pickleball-aura-pro-hybrid-16mm\"\u003eAura Pro Hybrid\u003c\/a\u003e, or take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/friday-aura-pickleball-paddle-elongated-16mm\"\u003eelongated Aura\u003c\/a\u003e for extra reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Friday Aura Hybrid 16mm paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriday is on our authorised reseller list, so warranty claims come to us, not an overseas support form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill deciding between the Aura and the Aura Pro? 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All three share the 16mm Tectonic Core for suspension-tuned feel, and the Diamond Tough surface bites the ball for more than four times the spin-texture durability of traditional raw carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe face is where Six Zero have pushed hardest. The Coral Pro carries their new Double Diamond Tough surface, and their published numbers for it are specific: twice the infused diamond particles of the original Diamond Tough, a texture 2.5 times rougher, and 8 times the durability of traditional raw carbon fibre. Those are Six Zero's figures rather than our own bench test, but the spin output backs them up: this face has been measured at 2,481 RPM, which puts it among the highest-spin surfaces we stock. In practice that means topspin serves that kick, roll volleys that dip hard, and dinks you can shape low with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath, Six Zero describe the feel as plush power: their Pro Pulsion foam blend is tuned for longer dwell and ball pocketing on resets and drops, while the suspended core keeps drives and counters lively. If you liked the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/six-zero-coral-16mm\"\u003estandard Coral\u003c\/a\u003e but wanted more bite on the ball, this is the same platform with the spin turned up. 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A U-shaped carbon fibre matrix inside the core progressively layers kinetic energy, so smashes come off the face like cannonballs, while the T700 raw carbon friction surface bites the ball hard for spin. An 8mm PP honeycomb core with an enlarged foam layer keeps energy transfer fast, and a 3K carbon protection block guards the edges. Serious pop at a price that undercuts most Gen 3 power paddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT700 raw carbon friction surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e directional spin texture for greater ball bite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eU-shaped carbon fibre matrix core:\u003c\/strong\u003e progressive kinetic energy layering for explosive, lossless power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8mm PP honeycomb + enlarged foam core:\u003c\/strong\u003e strength, elasticity and fast energy transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3K carbon fibre protection block:\u003c\/strong\u003e protects the EVA edge from structural stress dents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-slip grip with cooling channels:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry, secure hold with shock-absorbing gel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eElongated at 16.54 inches on a 5.52 inch handle, so the shape is built around reach and leverage rather than a wide, forgiving face. That is the trade: more length to cover the stretch volley, a narrower body to find. Luzz put the pop down to a U-shaped carbon matrix that layers kinetic energy progressively, their design claim rather than a bench test of ours. The T700 raw carbon friction face is the part you notice at the kitchen line: a rough surface holds the ball a fraction longer, so a topspin dink drops rather than floats and a slice sits down. The long handle leaves room for a two-handed backhand, and the paddle suits a player already generating their own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eApproval status\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuzz lists the Cannon as approved by UPA-A (re-approved 27 August 2025 following resubmission) and reports that it passed USA Pickleball certification on 25 June 2026. UPA-A governs professional play (PPA Tour and MLP); USA Pickleball is a separate body governing amateur and club play. Approval lists change, and Luzz model naming varies between listings (Cannon, Pro Cannon, Cannon2 M1), so check the current UPA-A and USA Pickleball approved paddle lists for your exact model before sanctioned play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Luzz Cannon pickleball paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree paddle cover included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Pickld paddle cover with every paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure the elongated shape is right for your game? Run through our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare it against the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luzz-pickleball-paddles\"\u003eLuzz range\u003c\/a\u003e we stock in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luzz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44495413116979,"sku":"LUZ-CANNON-BLK","price":155.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/1_c410ad7e-ab3b-40b0-b98d-89cd1c2461cc.jpg?v=1783406287"},{"product_id":"luzz-pro-4-inferno-pickleball-paddle","title":"Luzz Pro 4 Inferno Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pro 4 Inferno is Luzz's flagship Gen 4 power paddle, built around a revolutionary MPP (Microporous Polymer) foam core. Thousands of microporous cells boost ball speed while soaking up 90%+ of impact vibration, and the advanced foaming process produces a core (65-70 kg\/m³, 1.2 MPa) that won't crush, collapse or go dead like early foam paddles. Full-area core filling expands the sweet spot right across the face, so even off-centre strikes stay fast and accurate. Available in the classic Inferno and the stealth Darkness Inferno colourways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMPP microporous foam core:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gen 4 speed and control from thousands of energy-returning micro-cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrush-resistant construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e advanced foaming tech resists core collapse for lasting performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpanded sweet spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-area core filling keeps off-centre shots consistent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90%+ shock absorption:\u003c\/strong\u003e less arm vibration, fatigue and joint stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e through Luzz, handled by us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eElongated at 16.54 inches with a 5.52 inch handle, swinging at 119, so the head stays quick for a paddle this long. The length buys reach on the stretch volley, and 119 is low enough that the face is not still catching up to your hand on a speed-up. Luzz describe the MPP core as soaking up more than 90 percent of impact vibration. That is their figure rather than a bench test of ours, but a foam core at that density is why a hard block reads muted instead of tinny through the handle. Full-area core filling is what matters on the balls you do not middle: an off-centre drive keeps more of its pace than it would on a hollow honeycomb perimeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eApproval status\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuzz lists the Pro 4 Inferno as approved by both UPA-A (re-approved 19 September 2025 following resubmission) and USA Pickleball. UPA-A governs professional play (PPA Tour and MLP); USA Pickleball is a separate body governing amateur and club play. Approval lists change, and Luzz model naming varies between listings (Pro 4 Inferno, Inferno2 M1), so check the current UPA-A and USA Pickleball approved paddle lists for your exact model before sanctioned play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Luzz Pro 4 Inferno pickleball paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree paddle cover included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Pickld paddle cover with every paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeighing the Inferno against the rest of the Luzz Gen 4 line? Run through our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e, or have a look at the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luzz-pickleball-paddles\"\u003eLuzz range\u003c\/a\u003e we stock here in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luzz","offers":[{"title":"Inferno","offer_id":44495413149747,"sku":"LUZ-PRO4-INF","price":265.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Darkness Inferno","offer_id":44495413182515,"sku":"LUZ-PRO4-INF-DRK","price":265.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/1_71c285c7-052c-4d7f-8069-a67a51cee128.jpg?v=1783406317"},{"product_id":"luzz-pro-4-tornazo-pickleball-paddle","title":"Luzz Pro 4 Tornazo Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pro 4 Tornazo is the first pickleball paddle built with PEBAZ™ (Luzz's custom adaptation of PEBA, the super-foam from elite running shoes) in a dual-layer elastic core. 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The Aero-9966™ coating does not sit on top of the carbon fibre face, it penetrates into the weave and bonds the fibres back to the core, so the grit that generates your spin stays sharp instead of polishing smooth after a season of hard hitting. Pair that with high-density stabilising weights at both edges of the frame and you get a paddle that holds its friction, its stiffness and its pop far longer than the price suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eElongated, 16mm, swinging at 122, so it sits at the heavier and more planted end of the Luzz range. That mass is doing real work. The perimeter weights widen the sweet spot sideways and stop the head twisting when you catch a ball off centre, which is precisely what falls apart in a fast hands battle at the kitchen. Drive it and the face is genuinely stiff and quick. Reset with it and you will need to be deliberate, because this is not a soft paddle. 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Approval lists change, and Luzz model naming varies between listings (Cannon, Pro Cannon, Cannon2 M1), so check the current UPA-A and USA Pickleball approved paddle lists for your exact model before sanctioned play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Luzz Cannon2 M1 pickleball paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree paddle cover included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Pickld paddle cover with every paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Luzz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44749913325619,"sku":"LUZ-CANNON2-M1","price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/10_92f7a1f5-0f71-4c26-8969-29b4e9209f21.jpg?v=1786962829"},{"product_id":"luzz-inferno2-m1-dawn-pickleball-paddle","title":"Luzz Inferno2 M1 Dawn Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Inferno2 M1 is Luzz's Gen 4 flagship, and it is a genuine rework rather than a new paint job. The MPP2™ Power Core evens out the response between the middle of the face and the edges, so the paddle stops surprising you on the balls you do not middle. Around it sits a TPEE Dynamic Return Ring™ that loads on impact and snaps back fast, and over the top an Aero-Black™ surface that locks silicon carbide particles inside an integrated resin and carbon structure instead of spraying grit on the outside. That last point is the one that matters six months in: the bite is built into the face, not painted onto it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eElongated and 16mm at a swing weight of 121, so it is quick enough to keep up in a hands battle but still has the mass behind it to finish a point. The even core response is what you notice first. Off-centre drives that would flutter off a stiffer Gen 3 paddle still come off with pace and direction, which buys you a lot of confidence on the counter. The silicon carbide face grabs hard on topspin drives, spin-heavy serves, slices and speed-ups. This is a paddle for a player who is already generating their own pace and wants the shape and the spin to hold up under it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eApproval status\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuzz lists the Inferno2 M1 as UPA-A approved and eligible for the PPA and MLP pro divisions, the PPA Challenger Series, PPA Pro Qualifiers, PPA Tour Asia, and PPA and MLP Australia. UPA-A governs professional play. We have not been able to confirm this model's status with USA Pickleball, which is a separate body governing amateur and club play. Approval lists change, and Luzz model naming varies between listings (Pro 4 Inferno, Inferno2 M1, Inferno2 M2), so check the current UPA-A and USA Pickleball approved paddle lists for your exact model before sanctioned play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Luzz Inferno2 M1 Dawn pickleball paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree paddle cover included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Pickld paddle cover with every paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Luzz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44749913915443,"sku":"LUZ-INF2-M1-DAWN","price":339.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/1_77049e26-42e2-43d8-8e34-f3dfc9ac3c39.jpg?v=1786962919"},{"product_id":"friday-aura-pro-elongated-16mm-pickleball-paddle-metallic-purple-limited-edition","title":"Friday Aura Pro Elongated 16mm Pickleball Paddle - Metallic Purple Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aura Pro in \u003cstrong\u003eLunar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a limited metallic colourway of Friday Pickleball's Gen 4 power paddle. Full foam, built for bigger drives and serves, and still with far more feel than most paddles in its class. The deep purple finish and metallic edge guard catch the light on every swing. One run only: once it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLunar metallic colourway:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friday run Lunar as one of their limited metallic kits, a deep purple finish over the standard Aura Pro build rather than a different paddle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoud, poppy and explosive, in Friday's words:\u003c\/strong\u003e that is their pitch rather than our bench test, and the construction behind it is a floating EPP foam core inside a double-thermoformed carbon frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT700 raw carbon face:\u003c\/strong\u003e the raw peel-ply texture is what bites the ball on a topspin roll, and Friday specify T700 for the face across the whole Aura Pro platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the baseline:\u003c\/strong\u003e at swing weight 116 on a 16.5 inch body, it rewards a player who drives and counters rather than one who wants the lightest possible hands in a fast exchange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the standard Aura plays soft and forgiving, the Aura Pro plays fast and direct. The dual EPP foam core keeps Gen 4 plushness on resets and blocks, while the firmer, double-thermoformed build sends drives and serves deep with real pace. The T700 raw carbon face bites the ball for heavy spin on rolls and third-shot drops, and the patent-pending ElasTECH internal perimeter weighting steadies the head on off-centre hits. At swing weight 116, it suits players who attack from the baseline and out of the air without giving up hands at the kitchen. Pickleball Effect measured about 2,050 RPM of spin from the Aura Pro out of the box, which is strong for a peel-ply carbon face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × Friday Aura Pro paddle (Lunar, Metallic Purple Limited Edition)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast Australian shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickld is an authorised Friday reseller in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by Friday's 6-month manufacturer warranty against defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant the same build without the limited finish? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/friday-pickleball-aura-pro-elongated-16mm\"\u003estandard Aura Pro Elongated\u003c\/a\u003e is the regular-run version, and the softer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/friday-aura-pickleball-paddle-hybrid-16mm\"\u003estandard Aura\u003c\/a\u003e is the control side of the family. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/friday-aura-aura-pro-review-australia-2026\"\u003eAura and Aura Pro comparison\u003c\/a\u003e covers which one suits which game, the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e sorts it in a few questions, and the whole lineup sits in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/friday-pickleball\"\u003eFriday collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friday","offers":[{"title":"Metallic Purple","offer_id":44763114766387,"sku":"FRI-AURAP-MPUR","price":290.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/friday-aura-pro-lunar-metallic-purple-1.jpg?v=1787307722"},{"product_id":"friday-aura-pro-elongated-16mm-pickleball-paddle-vice-limited-edition","title":"Friday Aura Pro Elongated 16mm Pickleball Paddle - Vice Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aura Pro Vice is a limited-edition colourway of Friday Pickleball's stiffer, more aggressive Gen 4 foam paddle: a bold Vice colourway wrapped around the same tournament-grade platform. One run only: once it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVice limited-edition finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friday run their metallic kits as short limited editions rather than as part of the standing lineup, so the Vice finish sits on exactly the same platform as the standard Aura Pro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT700 raw carbon face:\u003c\/strong\u003e the peel-ply texture grabs the ball on topspin rolls and third-shot drops, and Friday wrap it over a blow-moulded carbon frame they double-thermoform for what they describe as maximum durability. Friday's description rather than our bench test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElongated 16.5 inch body:\u003c\/strong\u003e the extra length buys reach on the stretch dig and the wide put-away, and the trade is a narrower face than a widebody, so contact has to be cleaner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwing weight 116 with ElasTECH perimeter weighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e enough mass behind a serve or a drive to push it deep, with the head held steadier when contact lands away from the middle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.5 inch handle on a 4.25 inch grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e room for a two-handed backhand without stacking on an overgrip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the standard Aura plays soft and forgiving, the Aura Pro plays fast and direct. The dual EPP foam core keeps Gen 4 plushness on resets and blocks, while the firmer, double-thermoformed build sends drives and serves deep with real pace. The T700 raw carbon face bites the ball for heavy spin on rolls and third-shot drops, and the patent-pending ElasTECH internal perimeter weighting steadies the head on off-centre hits. At swing weight 116, it suits players who attack from the baseline and out of the air without giving up hands at the kitchen. Pickleball Effect note that peel-ply grit fades faster than durable-grit textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × Friday Aura Pro paddle (Vice Limited Edition)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast Australian shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickld is an authorised Friday reseller in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by Friday's 6-month manufacturer warranty against defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure whether the Pro or the softer standard Aura suits your game? The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e narrows it down in a few questions, our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/friday-aura-aura-pro-review-australia-2026\"\u003eAura and Aura Pro comparison\u003c\/a\u003e covers where each one fits, and the rest of the lineup sits in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/friday-pickleball\"\u003eFriday collection\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Chris Olson noted it delivers considerably more pop than its stablemates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHexGrit, the reason we stock this brand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw carbon faces almost all start grippy and lose it. 11SIX24 publish independent testing showing the Power 2 holding \u003cstrong\u003e98% of its grit\u003c\/strong\u003e and losing \u003cstrong\u003e8.9% of its spin\u003c\/strong\u003e after extended play, against 17.9% for the paddles tested alongside it. Independent lab testing rates the Pegasus spin as elite at \u003cstrong\u003e2,321 RPM\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you have ever replaced a paddle because the rolls stopped dipping rather than because anything broke, that is the problem this surface is built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Gen 4 floating core\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA polypropylene core wrapped in closed cell EVA foam, 16mm thick. It gives you range rather than one setting: real pop when you load up on a drive or a third, and a softer, more predictable feel when you take the pace off for a dink or a reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: widebody, 15.8\" x 8.12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwing weight: 105\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwist weight: 7.31\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpin: 2,321 RPM (independently lab tested)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore: 16mm Gen 4 floating core, polypropylene with EVA foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface: HexGrit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: 5.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoubles players who want power without giving up forgiveness, and anyone who has been mishitting an elongated paddle. If you want more reach and leverage instead, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11six24-hurache-x-power-2-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eHurache-X\u003c\/a\u003e; for the middle ground, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11six24-vapor-power-2-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eVapor\u003c\/a\u003e. All three are on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/11six24-pickleball-paddles\"\u003e11SIX24 page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Sydney, free over $150. 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At 16.25 by 7.75 inches with a swing weight of 114, it sits between the forgiving Pegasus widebody and the long Hurache-X on both reach and stability. Chris Olson described the Vapor's pop as aggressive without sacrificing your soft game, which is the whole idea of the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHexGrit, the reason we stock this brand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw carbon faces almost all start grippy and lose it. 11SIX24 publish independent testing showing the Power 2 holding \u003cstrong\u003e98% of its grit\u003c\/strong\u003e and losing \u003cstrong\u003e8.9% of its spin\u003c\/strong\u003e after extended play, against 17.9% for the paddles tested alongside it. Independent lab testing rates the Vapor spin as elite at \u003cstrong\u003e2,312 RPM\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you have ever replaced a paddle because the rolls stopped dipping rather than because anything broke, that is the problem this surface is built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Gen 4 floating core\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA polypropylene core wrapped in closed cell EVA foam, 16mm thick. 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For maximum forgiveness go to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11six24-pegasus-power-2-pickleball-paddle\"\u003ePegasus\u003c\/a\u003e; for reach and leverage, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11six24-hurache-x-power-2-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eHurache-X\u003c\/a\u003e. All three are on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/11six24-pickleball-paddles\"\u003e11SIX24 page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Sydney, free over $150. Every paddle comes with a free overgrip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"11SIX24","offers":[{"title":"Teal","offer_id":44799183716403,"sku":"11S-P2-VAP-TEA","price":309.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lavender","offer_id":44799183749171,"sku":"11S-P2-VAP-LAV","price":309.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Summer Strawberry","offer_id":44799183781939,"sku":"11S-P2-VAP-STR","price":309.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/11six24-vapor-power-2-teal.png?v=1788136943"},{"product_id":"11six24-hurache-x-power-2-pickleball-paddle","title":"11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hurache-X is the elongated shape in the 11SIX24 Power 2 line. At 16.5 by 7.5 inches with a swing weight of 115, it is the longest and heaviest-swinging of the three, which is exactly what you want for reach and leverage. Chris Olson rated its pop aggressive without giving up the soft game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHexGrit, the reason we stock this brand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw carbon faces almost all start grippy and lose it. 11SIX24 publish independent testing showing the Power 2 holding \u003cstrong\u003e98% of its grit\u003c\/strong\u003e and losing \u003cstrong\u003e8.9% of its spin\u003c\/strong\u003e after extended play, against 17.9% for the paddles tested alongside it. Independent lab testing rates the Hurache-X spin as elite at \u003cstrong\u003e2,306 RPM\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you have ever replaced a paddle because the rolls stopped dipping rather than because anything broke, that is the problem this surface is built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Gen 4 floating core\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA polypropylene core wrapped in closed cell EVA foam, 16mm thick. It gives you range rather than one setting: real pop when you load up on a drive or a third, and a softer, more predictable feel when you take the pace off for a dink or a reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: elongated, 16.5\" x 7.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwing weight: 115\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwist weight: 6.46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpin: 2,306 RPM (independently lab tested)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore: 16mm Gen 4 floating core, polypropylene with EVA foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface: HexGrit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who drive from the back, play singles, or hit a two-handed backhand. The extra length gives you reach at the kitchen and leverage on put-aways, and the higher swing weight makes the ball feel heavier off the face. The trade is the lowest twist weight in the line, so it asks for cleaner contact. If you mishit more than you would like, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11six24-pegasus-power-2-pickleball-paddle\"\u003ePegasus widebody\u003c\/a\u003e is the forgiving option and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11six24-vapor-power-2-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eVapor hybrid\u003c\/a\u003e is the middle ground. All three are on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/11six24-pickleball-paddles\"\u003e11SIX24 page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Sydney, free over $150. 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The extra length shifts weight to the tip for more plow-through on drives and a longer lever on the two-hander, while the ArmorGrit face gives you a durable, high-spin surface to shape the ball. The trade-off versus the hybrid is a slightly smaller, higher sweet spot and a touch more swing effort, so it rewards a developed swing that wants to dictate. 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Same 16mm MPP foam core with an EVA perimeter ring and a T700 carbon face, now finished with Enhance's ArmorGrit durability coating: a raw, grippy surface built to hold its bite and keep turning over spin long after a painted face would have gone smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmorGrit surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e a durability coating over the T700 carbon face, made to keep its spin grit through heavy play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced 16.3 by 7.7 inch shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e the most forgiving-yet-quick of the three, and the popular pick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwing weight 112 to 116:\u003c\/strong\u003e lighter than the elongated, so hands stay fast at the kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwist weight 6.7 plus:\u003c\/strong\u003e stable on off-centre contact without going sluggish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16mm MPP foam core, 5.5 inch handle, 4.1 inch grip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHybrid is the do-everything shape: enough length for a bit of reach and drive, enough width for a forgiving face and quick hands in the firefight. The ArmorGrit surface adds a durable, high-spin bite so you can shape dinks and rolls with confidence. 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It is a power frame you can still play soft with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpin comes from PermaGritNano, the newest version of the surface Pickleball Effect rated the number one Tier 1 durable grit. Spartus quote 2,100+ RPM. The number matters less than what happens after ten weeks of club play, which is when most gritty faces go smooth and stop biting the ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 116 swingweight is the surprise. Elongated paddles usually feel sluggish in a hands battle at the kitchen, and this one does not. You get the reach and leverage of a 16.5 inch frame with a swing closer to a hybrid. If you have wanted elongated reach but bounced off how slow they feel in a firefight, this is the one to try.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePre-order\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-order. The next Spitfire shipment lands with us in early November 2026, and pre-orders go out in the order they were placed as soon as it clears. A $100 deposit holds your paddle today and the balance is charged when it is ready to ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Spartus Spitfire Elongated pickleball paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe stock Spartus in Australia and ship from Sydney, so you are not waiting on a US parcel or wearing international freight. Warranty claims come to us and we take them up with Spartus for you, rather than pointing you at an overseas contact form. Free shipping over $150 and 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure elongated is your shape? Run the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the rest of the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spartus-pickleball-paddles\"\u003eSpartus collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spartus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44823193813043,"sku":"SPA-SFE-16-EL","price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/SFE1.png?v=1788607224"},{"product_id":"joola-hyperion-double-vision-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"JOOLA Hyperion Double Vision 16mm Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hyperion is the shape that started JOOLA's run at the top, and the Double Vision brings it in at a sharper price without dropping the performance. The 16mm Hyperion Double Vision is an aerodynamic hybrid built for players who win points in the air: quick hands at the kitchen, resets that sit down, and counters that land exactly where you aim them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAerodynamic hybrid shape, fast through the air for hand battles and put-aways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew aramid face for a softer feel, longer dwell time and more control on touch shots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJOOLA SK Film paired with full thermoforming to cut vibration and add stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16mm core for a forgiving sweet spot and a connected, muted response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSAP PBCoR.43 certified for tournament play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a control-first hybrid that still has pop when you need it. The aramid face holds the ball a fraction longer, so dinks and resets are easier to place and blocks stay soft instead of popping up. Step in and the 16mm core plus the thermoformed build gives you enough power to finish, without the harsh feedback of a stiffer sheet. If you play a two-way game, patient at the kitchen then aggressive when the ball sits up, the Hyperion Double Vision suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Hyperion Double Vision if most of your points are won inside the kitchen line. The hybrid shape is quicker to reset and easier to manoeuvre in a fast exchange than an elongated paddle, and the aramid face is the reason the ball stays down off a block rather than floating up. Players stepping up from a starter paddle usually notice the control first and the power second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × JOOLA Hyperion Double Vision 16mm pickleball paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickld is an authorised JOOLA reseller in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to JOOLA's shapes? Compare the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/joola-paddles\"\u003eJOOLA collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or find your match with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pickleball-paddles\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JOOLA","offers":[{"title":"Blaze Red","offer_id":44929754366003,"sku":"JOO-HYPDV-RED","price":199.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bolt Blue","offer_id":44929754398771,"sku":"JOO-HYPDV-BLU","price":199.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/3_0017_2R1A6223-85.jpg?v=1790575376"},{"product_id":"joola-perseus-heat-vision-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"JOOLA Perseus Heat Vision 16mm Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eJOOLA and Perseus have become shorthand for power, and the Perseus Heat Vision 16mm brings that elongated shape to a price that more players can reach. It is built for an aggressive, all-court game: drive off the baseline, hunt the speed-up, and still hold your own in a hands battle at the net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElongated Perseus shape for reach and raw power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJOOLA SK Film between the surface and core to cut vibration for a cleaner, more connected feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermoforming from the handle through the neck for stability and flex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16mm core for a controlled, forgiving response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSAP PBCoR.43 certified for tournament play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elongated head gives you extra reach and leverage, so drives and put-aways carry real weight and your serve and return have more margin. The SK Film takes the sting out of off-centre hits, which keeps the paddle stable when the pace picks up. This is a power-first paddle that stays versatile enough to play the whole court, a strong fit for an intermediate player who likes to dictate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick this one if you play from the back of the court and like to set the pace. The elongated shape rewards a longer swing and gives you leverage on drives, serves and overheads, and the extra reach buys you time on wide balls. It asks a little more of your hand speed at the kitchen than a widebody does, which is the trade every elongated paddle makes. If you are coming off a wider shape and want more put-away power without giving up the whole net game, this is a sensible step across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × JOOLA Perseus Heat Vision 16mm pickleball paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickld is an authorised JOOLA reseller in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare it with the rest of the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/joola-paddles\"\u003eJOOLA collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or find your match with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pickleball-paddles\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JOOLA","offers":[{"title":"Blaze Red","offer_id":44929754431539,"sku":"JOO-PRSHV-RED","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Surge Green","offer_id":44929754464307,"sku":"JOO-PRSHV-GRN","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/2025_HEAT_VISION_IGS_PERSEUS_IGNITE_BLAZE_RED-01.jpg?v=1790575385"},{"product_id":"11six24-ultre-jelly-bean-2-pickleball-paddle","title":"11SIX24 Ultré Jelly Bean 2 Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Jelly Bean is back, and this time the grit lasts. The 11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2 is the soft paddle that still bites: a denser, softer foam core that gives you real dwell on the ball, so you get longer contact, more feel, and genuine control at the kitchen line. It is not a power paddle and 11SIX24 do not pretend it is. What you get instead is placement, touch, and what pro Dekel Barr calls sneaky power, the pace that shows up exactly when you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, dense foam core for long dwell time and real touch on dinks and resets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable HexGrit surface so the spin you buy is the spin you keep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid shape, a balanced feel with some plow-through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16mm core for a controlled, forgiving response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPA-A approved for sanctioned play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ultré is the hybrid of the Jelly Bean 2 line with the most weight behind the ball, a little more plow-through and a little slower at the kitchen than the Vapor, so it suits an all-court game built on control. This is a control-first paddle with a gritty face that holds spin, so you can shape the ball, reset under pressure, and still find pace on the speed-up. If you have always played a softer paddle and never found one that held up, or you want feel over raw power, the Ultré Jelly Bean 2 is the one. It is a completely different animal from the Power 2: that paddle hits, this paddle plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × 11SIX24 Ultré Jelly Bean 2 pickleball paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unplayed paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickld is an authorised 11SIX24 reseller in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/11six24-pickleball-paddles\"\u003e11SIX24 collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or find your match with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pickleball-paddles\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"11SIX24","offers":[{"title":"Cornflower Blue","offer_id":44932512350259,"sku":"11S-JB2-ULT-CFB","price":249.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cosmic Grape","offer_id":44932512383027,"sku":"11S-JB2-ULT-GRP","price":249.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/Ultre_Jelly_Bean_2_Cornflower_Blue.png?v=1790594038"},{"product_id":"11six24-hurache-x-jelly-bean-2-pickleball-paddle","title":"11SIX24 Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2 Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Jelly Bean is back, and this time the grit lasts. The 11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2 is the soft paddle that still bites: a denser, softer foam core that gives you real dwell on the ball, so you get longer contact, more feel, and genuine control at the kitchen line. It is not a power paddle and 11SIX24 do not pretend it is. What you get instead is placement, touch, and what pro Dekel Barr calls sneaky power, the pace that shows up exactly when you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, dense foam core for long dwell time and real touch on dinks and resets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable HexGrit surface so the spin you buy is the spin you keep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElongated shape, reach and leverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16mm core for a controlled, forgiving response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPA-A approved for sanctioned play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hurache-X is the elongated shape of the line, so you get extra reach and leverage on drives and serves while keeping the soft, control-first feel. This is a control-first paddle with a gritty face that holds spin, so you can shape the ball, reset under pressure, and still find pace on the speed-up. If you have always played a softer paddle and never found one that held up, or you want feel over raw power, the Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2 is the one. 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The 11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2 is the soft paddle that still bites: a denser, softer foam core that gives you real dwell on the ball, so you get longer contact, more feel, and genuine control at the kitchen line. It is not a power paddle and 11SIX24 do not pretend it is. What you get instead is placement, touch, and what pro Dekel Barr calls sneaky power, the pace that shows up exactly when you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, dense foam core for long dwell time and real touch on dinks and resets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable HexGrit surface so the spin you buy is the spin you keep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid shape, a balanced, easy-to-manoeuvre feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16mm core for a controlled, forgiving response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPA-A approved for sanctioned play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vapor is a balanced hybrid, forgiving and easy to swing, a natural fit for a control player who moves the ball around and resets under pressure. 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