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Komodo pickleball Katana Kevlar Pro

ApprovedApproved Oct 24, 2024Last verified Nov 8, 2026View on USA Pickleball
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Specifications

Polypropylene honeycombListed as "Polypropene"
Core thickness13 mm
ShapeNot listed
Outline (per USA Pickleball)Rectangle with round corners
Face materialKevlar / aramidListed as "DuPont Kevlar"
Surface finishRough
Cell sizeNot listed
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.

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

What these specs mean

Core thickness
Thinner cores (about 13 mm and under) typically feel firmer and send the ball off the face faster: more power and a crisper feel, with less touch on soft shots.
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.
Face
Kevlar (aramid) faces are tough and are often blended with carbon for durability and a dampened, stable feel.
Combination
A thin honeycomb core is a classic power build: firm and fast off the face, with less dwell time for touch shots.

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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