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Born Pickelball Crossfire

ApprovedApproved Mar 15, 2024Last verified Nov 8, 2026View on USA Pickleball
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Specifications

Foam + honeycomb hybridListed as "Edge Foam Injection Polypropylene"
Core thickness15 mm
ShapeNot listed
Outline (per USA Pickleball)Rectangle with round corners
Face materialRaw carbonListed as "T700 Raw Carbon"
Surface finishT700 Raw Carbon
Cell size1/8"
MD numberEM-38
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.

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

What these specs mean

Core thickness
A mid-thickness core (about 14 to 15 mm) sits between the two common builds: a bit more pop than 16 mm, a bit more cushion than 13 mm.
Core material
This core combines honeycomb with foam, usually to keep honeycomb's softness while adding pop or stability.
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.

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.

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Where to buy

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Same construction, other brands

Foam + honeycomb hybrid core, 15 mm.

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    Boom PRO EX15
    Core:
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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Feb 10, 2026

  • HEAD

    Gravity PRO EX15
    Core:
    Foam + honeycomb hybrid
    Thickness:
    15 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Feb 2, 2026

  • Dunlop

    CR-THREE V1.0
    Core:
    Foam + honeycomb hybrid
    Thickness:
    15 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 6, 2025

  • HEAD

    Radical PRO EX15
    Core:
    Foam + honeycomb hybrid
    Thickness:
    15 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 22, 2025

  • HEAD

    Radical PRO15
    Core:
    Foam + honeycomb hybrid
    Thickness:
    15 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 22, 2025

  • Wilson

    Blaze SF Tour 16
    Core:
    Foam + honeycomb hybrid
    Thickness:
    15 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 5, 2025

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