{"title":"Carbon pickleball paddles under $75","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo current carbon-face options sit below $75. One publishes a supplier-stated 16 mm core and frosted carbon-fibre face. The other publishes a supplier-stated T700 frosted-carbon face but does not currently state its core thickness. Compare what is documented rather than treating price or graphics as a performance score.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"frosted-carbon-pickleball-paddle","title":"Frosted Carbon Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lightweight paddle with a frosted carbon-fibre face, aimed at recreational players who want something better than a starter-set paddle without moving into specialist money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy players pick this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrosted face texture, which is what lets the ball grip for spin rather than skidding off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight in the hand — several reviewers at source specifically mention this suiting players returning from a wrist injury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace material: T700 carbon fibre, frosted surface (supplier stated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from Black, Blue, Green, Red, or Rose Red.\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 face down after outdoor sessions so grit doesn't wear the texture flat. 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. A thicker core scores higher on control and lower on power; a rougher carbon face scores higher on spin; an elongated shape scores lower on forgiveness than a wide-body.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pickleball Gear Co.","offers":[{"title":"Pro Blue","offer_id":53855343378746,"sku":"14:200003699#T700pro-ps Blue;200007763:201336100","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pro Black","offer_id":53855343411514,"sku":"14:200004870#T700pro-ps Black;200007763:201336100","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pro Red","offer_id":53855343444282,"sku":"14:200004891#T700pro-ps Red;200007763:201336100","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pro Rose Red","offer_id":53855343477050,"sku":"14:200004890#T700pro-ps Rose Red;200007763:201336100","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Graphic Green","offer_id":53855343509818,"sku":"14:200004889#T700-Green;200007763:201336100","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Graphic Blue","offer_id":53855343542586,"sku":"14:200006156#T700-Blue;200007763:201336100","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green Trim","offer_id":53855343575354,"sku":"14:200006154#TX16-102;200007763:201336100","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue Trim","offer_id":53855343608122,"sku":"14:200006153#TX16-114;200007763:201336100","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Trim","offer_id":53855343640890,"sku":"14:200006152#TX16-104;200007763:201336100","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink Trim","offer_id":53855343673658,"sku":"14:200006151#TX16-075;200007763:201336100","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1819\/7562\/files\/frosted-carbon-pickleball-paddle-hero.jpg?v=1785961085"},{"product_id":"16mm-carbon-face-pickleball-paddle","title":"16mm Carbon-Face Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 16mm-core paddle for players who want the ball to sit on the face a fraction longer. 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Variants labelled “7-Piece Set” are coordinated two-player sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-paddle variants:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × pickleball paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7-Piece Set variants:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × pickleball paddles, 4 × pickleballs, and 1 × carry bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the face with a slightly damp cloth after outdoor play to lift grit out of the texture. Don't leave a paddle in a hot car — heat is what separates a face from its core. Replace the overgrip when it stops feeling tacky rather than waiting for it to wear through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16 mm of core is the forgiving end of the range. 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