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$99.95$69.95
A wide, soft, honest paddle. Huge sweet spot and gentle on the arm — the classic "learn the game right" pick.
widebodymidgraphite facebeginner-approvedarm-friendly
Power4/10
Control7/10
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CRBN
3X
A widebody with carbon grit. Big face for forgiving contact, enough texture for real spin.
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Option one — buy new
$149.99
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Specs
- Shape
- Widebody (forgiving sweet spot)
- Weight
- Midweight (7.6–8.3 oz) (8–8.3 oz)
- Core
- Polymer honeycomb (soft, control)
- Face
- Carbon fiber (spin + control)
- Core thickness
- 16 mm
- Grip circumference
- 4.25"
- Price
- $149.99
The honest read
Power7/10
Control8/10
Forgiveness8/10
arm-friendlybest with some experience
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