{"product_id":"rough-surface-gen-4-pickleball-paddle","title":"Rough-Surface Gen-4 Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe spin-focused paddle in our Gen-4 range. Same thermoformed build and published dimensions as the standard Gen-4, but with a deliberately rougher carbon face — the texture is what grips the ball and lets you generate spin on serves and third-shot drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy players pick this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough Toray T700 carbon face, made for spin rather than a smooth, low-friction finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermoformed Gen-4 construction for a stiffer, more connected feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14mm and 16mm cores, so you can choose power or control on the same face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished grip dimensions, so you can check 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: 14 cm (approximately 5.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip circumference: 108 mm (approximately 4.25 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace material: rough-surface Toray T700 carbon fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore: Gen-4, EVA foam, 14mm or 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer model reference: Yiheng-007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e for a faster, more powerful response. \u003cstrong\u003e16 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e for more control and a longer dwell time on the face.\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\u003eA rough face wears faster than a smooth one — that is the trade-off for grip. Wipe it clean after outdoor play rather than letting grit sit in the texture, and expect the spin to soften gradually over a season of heavy use. Keep it out of a hot car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't yet hit with deliberate topspin, the smooth-faced Gen-4 Carbon Paddle will last longer and cost you nothing in performance. This one earns its keep once you are shaping shots.\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":"16 mm","offer_id":53855344230714,"sku":"14:10#Rough Surface 16mm","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 mm","offer_id":53855344263482,"sku":"14:200002984#Rough Surface 14mm","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1819\/7562\/files\/rough-surface-gen-4-pickleball-paddle-hero.jpg?v=1785961158","url":"https:\/\/pickleballgearco.com\/products\/rough-surface-gen-4-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Pickleball Gear Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}