JOURNAL
When we say T700 carbon fiber, we're not just dropping a spec number for marketing purposes. T700 is a tensile strength rating — it refers to how much pulling force the material can withstand before it breaks. At 700 kilonewtons per square millimetre, it's the same grade used in aerospace structural components.
For a paddle, this translates directly into two things: power transfer and durability. A stiffer face means energy from your swing reaches the ball more efficiently. Less flex in the frame means the paddle holds its shape drop after drop, year after year.
Paired with our polypropylene honeycomb core — which absorbs vibration while maintaining a responsive sweet spot — the result is a paddle that feels alive in your hand without punishing your arm on off-centre hits.
We spent 14 months on material sourcing before we made a single production paddle. We're not going to apologise for being particular.
March 28, 2026— R&D
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