{"title":"Easy-to-Play Paddles","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaddles that make the game easier while you are still building consistency: thicker cores, forgiving faces, and a wider usable hitting area. Every rating shown is our own assessment based on published construction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"powerflex-foam-core-pickleball-paddle","title":"PowerFlex Foam-Core Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most completely specified paddle we carry — the only one where the manufacturer publishes an actual weight. A 100% foam core paired with a rough Toray T700 raw carbon face, at 226g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy players pick this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished weight of 226g ±5g, so you know what you are picking up rather than guessing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull foam core rather than a honeycomb centre with foam walls, giving a more uniform response across the face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough raw-carbon face for spin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16mm core, favouring control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 226g ±5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 16.5 in × 7.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore thickness: 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace material: Toray T700 raw carbon fibre, rough surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore: 100% foam, SST 2.0 inner core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer model reference: J6CR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in Blue or White, both 16mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × pickleball paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the raw carbon face down after outdoor sessions — raw carbon holds grit, and grit is what wears the texture flat. Keep it out of a hot car; foam cores are more heat-sensitive than honeycomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 226g this sits in the middle of the usual range — not a light paddle for quick hands, not a heavy one for put-aways. That makes it a reasonable all-round choice if you play both singles and doubles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow we rate this paddle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe power, control, spin, forgiveness and manoeuvrability scores are \u003cstrong\u003ePickleball Gear Co.'s own assessment based on the paddle's published construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — core thickness, face material, core type, shape and weight. They are not lab measurements and not player review scores. 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Keep it out of a hot car boot. Swap the overgrip once it loses its tack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frosted face is the point of this one. A textured, unsealed surface grips the ball itself instead of relying on a paint layer, so the spin it produces does not fade as the finish wears. Wipe it down after outdoor sessions and that texture lasts considerably longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow we rate this paddle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe power, control, spin, forgiveness and manoeuvrability scores are \u003cstrong\u003ePickleball Gear Co.'s own assessment based on the paddle's published construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — core thickness, face material, core type, shape and weight. They are not lab measurements and not player review scores. 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Wipe the face after outdoor sessions. Keep it out of a hot car — foam perimeters are more heat-sensitive than plain honeycomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCounterweighting adds stability but also swing weight. If you play fast hands at the net and want the lightest possible paddle, the lighter carbon options in this collection will suit you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow we rate this paddle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe power, control, spin, forgiveness and manoeuvrability scores are \u003cstrong\u003ePickleball Gear Co.'s own assessment based on the paddle's published construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — core thickness, face material, core type, shape and weight. They are not lab measurements and not player review scores. 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