{"product_id":"gen-4-carbon-pickleball-paddle","title":"Gen-4 Carbon Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most fully specified paddle we carry, and the only one where the manufacturer publishes complete dimensions. Three models across two core thicknesses, with a Toray T700 carbon face and a thermoformed Gen-4 build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy players pick this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToray T700 carbon face — a named fibre grade rather than an unspecified \"carbon\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermoformed Gen-4 construction with a unibody edge, which is what gives this class of paddle its stiffer, more connected feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth 14mm and 16mm cores, so you can pick power or control without changing model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished grip length and circumference, so you can check the fit before buying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\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: 4.25 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace material: Toray T700 carbon fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore: Gen-4, EVA foam perimeter, 14mm or 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer model reference: Yiheng GEN4-007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree models — \u003cstrong\u003eDesign M\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDesign P\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eDesign S\u003c\/strong\u003e — each in \u003cstrong\u003e14 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e16 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose 16mm if you want control and a longer dwell time on the face. Choose 14mm if you want a faster, more powerful response and are confident in your hands at the net.\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 after outdoor play so grit doesn't polish the texture away. Keep it out of a hot car. A 4.25 in grip circumference suits most adult hands; add an overgrip to build it up slightly if you prefer a thicker handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThermoformed paddles are stiffer than standard cold-pressed builds. If you are coming from a basic starter paddle, expect a firmer, more direct feel.\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":"Yiheng","offers":[{"title":"Design M - 14 mm","offer_id":53855344034106,"sku":"14:496#Magns Pro 14mm","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Design M - 16 mm","offer_id":53855344066874,"sku":"14:200006156#Magns Pro 16mm","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Design P - 16 mm","offer_id":53855344099642,"sku":"14:200002984#Perses Pro 16mm","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Design P - 14 mm","offer_id":53855344132410,"sku":"14:10#Perses Pro 14mm","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Design S - 16 mm","offer_id":53855344165178,"sku":"14:366#Scoper Pro 16mm","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Design S - 14 mm","offer_id":53855344197946,"sku":"14:200006153#Scoper Pro 14mm","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1819\/7562\/files\/gen-4-carbon-pickleball-paddle-hero.jpg?v=1785960772","url":"https:\/\/pickleballgearco.com\/products\/gen-4-carbon-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Pickleball Gear Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}