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Alpha Slipstream 8.0 Aramid

ApprovedApproved Aug 7, 2024Last verified Nov 8, 2026View on USA Pickleball
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Specifications

OtherListed as "Aramid"
Core thickness17 mm
ShapeNot listed
Outline (per USA Pickleball)Rectangle with round corners
Face materialCarbon fiber
Surface finishUv paint
Cell size3mm
MD numberNot listed
WeightNot listed
Not listed
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LengthNot listed
WidthNot listed
Handle lengthNot listed
Grip circumferenceNot listed
MSRP (manufacturer list price)Not listed
Release yearNot listed
Manufacturer pageNot listed

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

Weights, dimensions and MSRP come from manufacturer or retailer pages, are checked by an editor before they appear, and link to their source. MSRP is the list price on the date shown, not a live price.

17 mm
Length class not listed · illustration, not to scale

What these specs mean

Core thickness
Very thick cores (17 mm and up) push further toward softness and stability, usually at the cost of power.
Face
Carbon fiber faces are stiff and light, generally favoring control and a consistent response.

These are typical tendencies of each construction. Weight, balance, surface treatment and each brand's specific materials also change how a paddle plays.

Pro tour legality (UPA-A)

Amateur and USA Pickleball–sanctioned events accept paddles on the USA Pickleball list. PPA Tour and MLP pro events require UPA-A certification.

UPA-A
Not on the UPA-A list

We only link a UPA-A entry when brand, model and core thickness clearly match; uncertain pairs wait for review. If you think this paddle is on the UPA-A list, check the source below.

UPA-A approved paddle list ·Decertified and delisted paddles

Where to buy

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