Pickleball International Velocity Graphite
Specifications
| Aramid / Nomex honeycombListed as "Nomex" | |
| Core thickness | .40" |
| Shape | Not listed |
| Outline (per USA Pickleball) | Square |
| Face material | Carbon fiber |
| Surface finish | Polycarbonate |
| Cell size | Not listed |
| MD number | Not listed |
| Weight | Not listed |
| Not listed | |
| Not listed | |
| Length | Not listed |
| Width | Not listed |
| Handle length | Not listed |
| Grip circumference | Not listed |
| MSRP (manufacturer list price) | Not listed |
| Release year | Not listed |
| Manufacturer page | Not 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.
What these specs mean
- Core material
- Nomex honeycomb is a hard, paper-based aramid core. It is typically louder and more powerful than polypropylene, with less cushioning for touch shots.
- 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.
How it compares
- Aramid / Nomex honeycomb cores: 49 of the 4,693 approved paddles with a listed core material (1%).
- 1 of 10 approved aramid / nomex honeycomb-core paddles first approved in 2021.
- Carbon fiber faces: 2,179 of the 4,692 approved paddles with a listed face material (46%).
Browse similar: Carbon Fiber 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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More from Pickleball International
All Pickleball International paddles| Model | Core | Thickness | Shape | Face | Approved | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wave | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 21, 2021 |
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 21, 2021
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- All Pickleball International paddlesEvery approved model, with core, thickness and shape mix.
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