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MEHAU X5

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

OtherListed as "Composite core"
Core thickness16 mm
ShapeNot listed
Outline (per USA Pickleball)Rectangle with round corners
Face materialCarbon fiber
Surface finishRaw Carbon Fiber
Cell size8
MD numberXA005
WeightNot listed
Not listed
Not listed
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.

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

What these specs mean

Core thickness
A 16 mm core is the most common choice for control. The extra depth absorbs more impact, which tends to make dinks and resets easier to keep low, with a little less pop.
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
Certified
Listed as
X5 · Model # XA005
UPA-A added
Feb 26, 2026

UPA-A approved paddle list ·Decertified and delisted paddles

Where to buy

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    Shape:
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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
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    Approved:
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Other core, 16 mm.

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    Face:
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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
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    Face:
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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
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    Approved:
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  • Zoul

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    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
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    Approved:
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  • KAITASHI

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    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
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    Approved:
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  • ARRONAX

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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
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