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Rizen Pickleball Paddles

Approved paddles
2
First approval
Feb 19, 2026
Latest approval
Aug 18, 2026
On the list, all time
2
includes decertified and removed

Core material

Of 2 approved paddles with a listed core

  • Foam2 · 100%

Core thickness

Of 2 approved paddles with a listed thickness

  • 16 mm2 · 100%

Shape

  • Elongated: 1
  • Widebody: 1

Counts only: shape is stated for just 2 of 2 approved paddles, from explicit wording on the official listing or in the model name.

All approved Rizen paddles

  • Apex Wide Body 16mm
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Widebody
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 18, 2026
  • Ascent Elongated 16mm
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Elongated
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Feb 19, 2026

Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.