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If you haven't already, be sure to read  What is Gel-Core Technology? Part 1: Background where we discuss the pros and cons of the two most popular paddle core types, nomex and polypropylene and our desire to find a middle ground between the two that makes the most of each's benefits while minimizing their drawbacks. Our solution is an entirely new hybrid material made possible by our proprietary manufacturing techniques. Without giving away too many secrets, we use an aramid honeycomb material that has been infused with an elastomeric material within the paddle face. We are able to fine-tune the infusion...

This is the first installment of our 3-part series explaining our all-new Gel-Core technology. We're eager to share this with the world; but first, a little background: What is Gel-Core Technology? Part 1: Background Most pickleball players, whether they know it or not, are familiar with the material known as "nomex". It's a paper-like material that when paired with resin and shaped into a honeycomb configuration becomes an ultralight, semi-rigid structure ideal for sandwiching between two flat surfaces to create a light and stiff panel. If you've ever been in a commercial airplane, you were likely surrounded by nomex as...

We just wanted to post an update on our progress over the last few weeks! Kickstarter Update Things are moving along nicely, though a little more slowly than we'd anticipated. More on that in a moment, but first, we continue to gather excellent feedback from our beta testers on the prototype paddles. Through that feedback, we've finalized a selection of seven cores that will be available as part of the Mix & Match Signature Series paddles. They are: Wide-tow carbon fiber over nomex (with 2 different fiber orientation options for different play characteristics) Wide-tow carbon fiber over polypropylene (with 2...

For the first time ever, you can now custom design a bespoke paddle specifically tailored to your play preferences and unique sense of style! Our experience is that no two players have the exact same style of play or sense of taste. With that in mind, we created a new way of making paddles--not one of mass production, where every paddle is the same, but one where every player can use our research to tailor a paddle specifically for them. Start by selecting the core that best matches your desired characteristics. Do you like a paddle with more "pop"? One...

Players Pickleball is proud to bring our hometown innovative, top-performing paddles born right here in the heart of the city. With Baker to the east and the Bay to the west Bellingham, Washington has a wonderful mix of land and water activities. It’s not hard to find something to do on a beautiful B’ham day, or a rainy one for that matter. Pickleball is gaining popularity around the world but to our surprise it can be hard to figure out where to play in our own hometown! We’ve done our research and compiled a list of places where you can...