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Stafford Blackbird

ApprovedApproved Sep 18, 2024Last verified Nov 8, 2026View on USA Pickleball
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Specifications

Polypropylene honeycombListed as "Polypropylene"
Core thickness13.5 mmListed as "13.5"
ShapeNot listed
Outline (per USA Pickleball)Rectangle with round corners
Face materialCarbon fiber
Surface finishHybrid Ceramic
Cell size1/4"
MD numberdB67
WeightNot listed
Not 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.

13.5 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
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
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
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

Polypropylene honeycomb core, 13.5 mm.

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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
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    Face:
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    Approved:
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  • Niupipo

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    Core:
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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
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    Approved:
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    Core:
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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
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    Approved:
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  • Ritter

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    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Nov 7, 2024

  • Ritter

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    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Nov 7, 2024

  • Stafford Paddles

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    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Sep 18, 2024

  • Glarollirace

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    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 24, 2024

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