Zen Pickleball Hybrid
Specifications
| OtherListed as "Carbon Fiber/ Fiberglass" | |
| Core thickness | 16 mm |
| Shape | HybridFrom the model name |
| Outline (per USA Pickleball) | Rectangle with round corners |
| Face material | Hybrid blendListed as "Carbon fiber and Fiberglass" |
| Surface finish | Textured |
| 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 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.
- Shape
- A hybrid shape sits between a full elongated paddle and a wider, shorter one: a little extra length for reach, with a wider face than an elongated paddle.
- Face
- This face blends materials, for example carbon with fiberglass or Kevlar, to balance feel, power and durability.
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
We don't list retailers for this paddle yet. We'll only add links we've checked, and we'll always disclose when we earn from them.
More from Zen Pickleball
All Zen Pickleball paddles| Model | Core | Thickness | Shape | Face | Approved | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 24, 2024 |
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 24, 2024
Same construction, other brands
Other core, 16 mm, hybrid shape.
| Brand | Model | Core | Thickness | Shape | Face | Approved | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | GX2 Power Hybrid | Other | 16 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | Jun 11, 2025 |
Gearbox
GX2 Power Hybrid- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2025
Learn more
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- What is UPA-A?United Pickleball Association of Americas: the governing body for the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball,…
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