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BIRD Kestrel

ApprovedApproved Sep 6, 2023Last verified Nov 8, 2026View on USA Pickleball
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Specifications

Polypropylene honeycombListed as "PP Honeycomb"
Core thickness1/2
ShapeElongatedAs listed by USA Pickleball
Outline (per USA Pickleball)Elongated with round top
Face materialRaw carbonListed as "T700 Carbon Fiber"
Surface finishPeel Ply
Cell size8mm
MD numberNot listed
WeightNot 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.

Elongated shape · illustration, not to scale

What these specs mean

Core material
Polypropylene honeycomb is the most widely used core. The plastic cells absorb impact, giving a quiet, soft and forgiving feel that suits control and touch.
Shape
Elongated paddles add reach and leverage for more swing speed on drives and serves, and often have a longer handle for two-handed backhands. The trade-off is a narrower face, so the sweet spot is smaller and off-center hits are less forgiving.
Face
A raw carbon face leaves the carbon-fiber surface untreated. Its natural texture tends to grip the ball for spin, though texture can wear with heavy use.

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

How it compares

  • Polypropylene honeycomb cores: 2,554 of the 3,261 approved paddles with a listed core material (78%).
  • 1 of 534 approved polypropylene honeycomb-core paddles first approved in 2023.
  • Raw carbon faces: 819 of the 3,261 approved paddles with a listed face material (25%).

Browse similar: Polypropylene Honeycomb Pickleball Paddles · Elongated Pickleball Paddles · Raw Carbon Pickleball Paddles

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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