{"product_id":"counterweighted-raw-carbon-pickleball-paddle","title":"Counterweighted Raw-Carbon Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe only paddle we carry with \u003cstrong\u003emetal counterweights built into the perimeter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Weight at the edges is what makes a paddle resist twisting when you catch the ball off-centre — the difference between a mishit that still lands and one that sprays wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy players pick this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal counterweights in the perimeter, raising stability on off-centre contact rather than just adding overall mass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEVA surround foam wall, which widens the usable face beyond the true centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw carbon fibre face — the unfinished texture is what grips the ball for spin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16mm core, favouring control and a longer dwell time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore thickness: 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace material: raw carbon fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerimeter: EVA surround foam with metal counterweights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: HIGOOO · Model: Gen5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 230g ±5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 16.5 in × 7.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip length: 5.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip circumference: 4.125 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in Red, 16 mm.\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\u003eRaw carbon holds court grit, and grit is what polishes the texture flat. 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. 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":"HIGOOO","offers":[{"title":"Red - 16 mm","offer_id":53856892453178,"sku":"14:10#Red 16mm","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1819\/7562\/files\/counterweighted-raw-carbon-pickleball-paddle-hero.jpg?v=1785965525","url":"https:\/\/pickleballgearco.com\/products\/counterweighted-raw-carbon-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Pickleball Gear Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}