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Digitally styled: Single T700 raw carbon pickleball paddle in Black
What is T700 carbon fiber in a pickleball paddle?
T700 is a common carbon-fiber grade used on textured raw-carbon pickleball paddle faces. Here is what that label means and what else to check on the paddle. Read more...
T700 raw carbon pickleball paddle, no engraving, with two balls on an outdoor court, digitally styled (AI-generated image)
How to keep score in pickleball: the three-number call, step by step
Pickleball scoring explained: the three-number call, server 1 and 2, games to 11 and a worked example. Read more...
How to choose a pickleball paddle for beginners
Start with a midweight paddle, a 16 mm core for control, a grip you can hold with a finger's width of space, and a face material that matches how you play. Approval matters only if you enter sanctioned tournaments. Read more...
Pickleball paddle weight: how heavy should your paddle be?
Most players do well with a midweight paddle of about 7.8 to 8.4 oz. Lighter paddles are faster at the net; heavier paddles drive harder and feel more stable. How to choose, and how to adjust with lead tape. Read more...
How to clean a carbon fiber pickleball paddle
How to clean a raw carbon paddle face, remove ball residue, care for the grip, and store the paddle so it lasts. Read more...
What does USA Pickleball approved mean, and when does it matter?
What USA Pickleball approval is, when you need an approved paddle, how to check a paddle, and what the size rules say. Read more...
Pickleball grip size: how to measure your hand
How to measure pickleball grip size with a ruler or the finger test, what size most players use, and how to adjust with an overgrip. Read more...
13mm vs 16mm pickleball paddle: which thickness is right?
Core thickness changes how a paddle plays. 16mm gives control and a softer feel; 13mm gives more pop. A simple way to choose. Read more...
What is a raw carbon pickleball paddle? T700 explained
Raw carbon paddles have a bare, textured carbon fiber face. What T700 carbon is, why the texture adds grip on the ball, and how it wears. Read more...