{"product_id":"franklin-dagger-pickleball-paddle-set","title":"Franklin Dagger 2-Player Pickleball Paddle Set with 4 X-40 Balls","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo paddles, four balls, one box. The Franklin Dagger set is the low-cost way to get two people onto a pickleball court this weekend without settling for toy-shop gear. The paddles and the balls are both USA Pickleball approved, so the same kit is legal at a club social or a local tournament once the game gets its hooks into you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dagger is a fibreglass paddle, and fibreglass is the forgiving choice for a beginner. The face has a little give, so the ball comes off with easy pop even on a short, slow swing, and the polypropylene honeycomb core takes the sting out of off-centre hits. At 7.2 to 7.6 oz (about 204 to 215 g) it is light enough to swing all afternoon, and the 5.1 in cushioned handle leaves room for a second hand on the backhand if you are coming across from tennis. A protective edge guard runs right around the head, which matters in a first set: the early weeks involve a lot of scraping balls off the court.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat it is not: a raw carbon spin paddle. If you already play twice a week you will outgrow the Dagger inside a season, and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beginner-paddles\"\u003ebeginner pickleball paddles\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pickld-starter-set-2-six-zero-quartz-paddles-franklin-balls-covers\"\u003ePickld Starter Set\u003c\/a\u003e will serve you longer. For a first hit, a family holiday or a spare pair in the car boot, this is the right amount of paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThe balls\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe four balls are Franklin X-40 outdoor pickleballs, the official ball of the US Open Pickleball Championships: 40 machine-drilled holes, 74 mm across, 26 g. They are the same X-40s we sell on their own in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/balls\"\u003epickleball balls\u003c\/a\u003e range, not a softer practice ball added to fill the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-timers and couples who want to try the game before spending real paddle money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies, holiday houses and caravans: two paddles and enough balls to lose a couple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchools, social groups and workplaces topping up their loan gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gift that works straight out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Franklin Dagger pickleball paddles (model 52755)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 × Franklin X-40 outdoor pickleballs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is no net and no bag in this set. Most people start on a club or council court that already has a net. If you need your own, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pickleball-nets\"\u003epickleball nets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecs at a glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaddle size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.7 in long x 7.5 in wide (39.9 cm x 19 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaddle weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2 to 7.6 oz (about 204 to 215 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.1 in (12.9 cm) with a cushion grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace:\u003c\/strong\u003e fibreglass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore:\u003c\/strong\u003e polypropylene honeycomb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e protective edge guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalls:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x Franklin X-40 outdoor, 40 holes, 74 mm, 26 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproval:\u003c\/strong\u003e paddles and balls are USA Pickleball approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStocked in Sydney and shipped across Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping on orders over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickld is an authorised Franklin dealer in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions go straight to Ben or Chris, who both play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStill comparing? See every \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pickleball-sets\"\u003epickleball set\u003c\/a\u003e we stock, or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/franklin-pickleball\"\u003eFranklin pickleball\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44897714864179,"sku":"FRA-DAG-SET-2","price":139.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/81Cf-ynwxgL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1789939045","url":"https:\/\/pickld.com.au\/products\/franklin-dagger-pickleball-paddle-set","provider":"Pickld","version":"1.0","type":"link"}