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KOBO THUNDER INFINITY

ApprovedApproved Mar 5, 2026Last verified Nov 8, 2026View on USA Pickleball
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Specifications

FoamListed as "EVA+Carbon Fiber Roll-wrapped PU Foam"
Core thickness18 mm
ShapeNot listed
Outline (per USA Pickleball)Custom irregular with 3 air channels
Face materialCarbon fiberListed as "3K Carbon Fiber"
Surface finishSand Blast grit
Cell sizeNot listed
MD numberINFINITY
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.

18 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.
Core material
Foam cores (such as EVA, EPP or PU foam) are a newer construction. Brands use foam to add pop and a more even response across the face; feel varies a lot between foam types and designs.
Face
Carbon fiber faces are stiff and light, generally favoring control and a consistent response.
Combination
A thick foam core aims to keep a soft, controlled feel while adding the extra pop foam is used for.

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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