Understanding which paddles today’s top professionals swing is the fastest way for importers distributors and private-label brands to anticipate player demand and position their catalogue at the premium end of the market Shuen Pickleball follows every data point on the pro tour then engineers OEM or ODM solutions that replicate or outperform those numbers
1 、Carbon Fiber Still Rules the Tour
T700 3K 12K and 18K carbon faces deliver a gritty surface for maximum spin while staying light and rigid enough for quick hand battles Roughly seventy percent of ranked pros rely on raw carbon faces for their baseline of control and feel
2、 Ben Johns – JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 mm
Built around a 16 mm thermo-pressed polypropylene core and a T700 carbon face the Perseus Pro IV balances kitchen finesse with put-away pop JOOLA
3、 Anna Leigh Waters – Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12-14 mm
PT-700 raw carbon paired with a thinner 12-14 mm core generates higher rpm and faster exit speed for the world’s top female singles player Paddletek Pickleball, LLC
4 、JW Johnson – Franklin Carbon STK 17 mm
A 17 mm mega-core and coarse T700 face create a rock-solid sweet spot that heavy hitters love in windy outdoor conditions franklinsports.com
5 、Why Kevlar Is Gaining Fans
Kevlar’s natural vibration dampening and gold-colored weave attract players seeking arm comfort and shelf appeal A full Kevlar face offers a softer launch angle for precise resets
6、 Pro-Level Kevlar Example – Komodo Katana Kevlar Pro 16 mm
The Katana’s 100 percent DuPont Kevlar face and unibody construction prove that aramid can compete head-to-head with carbon on control while adding unique aesthetics Komodo Pickleball
7、 Titanium-Wire Reinforcement for Power Purists
Microscopic titanium strands interlaced with carbon raise torsional stiffness and energy return Perfect for singles specialists who rely on explosive drives Shuen has standardized this tech for volume production
8、 Core Thickness Guide
16-17 mm largest sweet spot best for doubles defence
13-14 mm quickest rebound best for singles offense
15 mm balanced build ideal for clubs and rental fleets
9、 Shape and Weight Logic
Standard 16×8 inches dominates pro usage Hybrid and elongated shapes add reach Widebody suits junior lessons and programs The mid-weight window 7.5-8.3 oz secures both manoeuvrability and stability Shuen batch-matches every carton to within ±5 g
10、 How Shuen Delivers Pro-Spec OEM
• Faces T700 3K 12K 18K carbon 100 % Kevlar titanium-wire composite
• Cores 13 14 16 17 mm polypropylene honeycomb pressed or thermoformed
• Shapes standard elongated hybrid widebody
• Visuals in-house UV printing edge-guard colour matching retail packaging
• Capacity 5 lines 48 core machines 2000 pcs day
• Time samples 3-4 days mass 7-14 days for ≤ 1000 pcs
11、 Step-by-Step for B2B Buyers
1 Audit your customer base for spin comfort or power priorities
2 Match face and core thickness to that profile
3 Order a 10-piece mixed sample kit for on-court testing
4 Launch a Pro-Inspired series using co-branding or private label
5 Lock in tiered pricing at the 1000-piece level for best margins
Contact Shuen Pickleball
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