The Poach Advantage is the first paddle to have a surface skin (or face) made up of an astounding 6 layers. While most paddles only use one or two layers, this proprietary "Variable Release" surface created by Engage creates incredible ball responsiveness and power while maintaining a very soft feel in touch shots. The texture of this paddle has been refined to provide exceptional spin while still meeting USAPA guidelines. Leveraging a unique unidirectional texture, the paddle gives players that use a top spin or backspin exceptional ability to "work" a ball.
Engage's Poach Advantage also brings innovation to the core under the surface layer. While the face of the paddle interacts with the ball and enables its to "work" a ball by helping add or reduce spin, the way the face interacts with the core determines if a paddle is a "power paddle" returning energy quickly to a ball or a "control paddle" absorbing energy and giving a softer touch. Engage's approach was to create a core that would behave differently under different swing speeds - their lead engineer calls it "Variable Release Technology". Our experience when testing it with our in-house pro validated this behavior giving power when you needed it, and soft touch when you worked on blocks and dinks. Unlike other cores that are "white" from the polypropylene, the chemistry used in this "poly core" renders the core black. Engage calls this the "Control Pro Black" core. The result is that they feel that the paddle is able to give a player the ability to almost "hold" (their words, not ours) pickleballs in place during slower shots for optimal placement.
The paddle is so exciting that almost all of the top Team Engage Pros have switched over to this new paddle. Players the likes of USAPA Nationals Gold Medalists Ben Johns and Corrine Carr have made the switch to the Poach Advantage.
The Poach Advantage comes in two weights, choose from "Lite" (7.5-7.8 oz.) or "Standard" (7.9-8.3 oz.) so you can choose to enjoy a balance between speed and power, or something with a touch more strength in its swing. It has a medium grip with a 5” handle length. The face width is 8” to provide a generous surface area and sweet spot. The design features a background with an overlaid target pattern. The paddle name is displayed on a strip of color near the lower third of the face.
The Poach Advantage is a highly innovative paddle that will allow players to improve their play through smooth handling and its reactive surface.
Graphite Z5
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$159.90
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$119.90
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The Onix Z5 Graphite is the most popular paddle in the Onix line because of its outstanding touch and ball control while still delivering concentrated power in a medium-weight design for all-around performance.
The JOOLA Ben Johns Trigon Pickleball Shirt is a match-ready top that provides just the right pop of color. Stand out on the court with this moisture-wicking performance shirt featuring an athletic fit that stretches with each movement and quickly recovers to stay out of the way.
Material: 100% Polyester
DRYPLAY
Lightweight, breathable fabric that quickly wicks moisture away from the skin. Created specifically for athletic use, the high- quality fibers are comfortable, yet durable.
Ready to play right out of the box, the all-new ONIX Fuse Pickleball create a consistency between indoor and outdoor game. These all-new pickleballs are specifically designed and optimized for pickleball, providing the truest flight and most authentic bounce available. The Fuse balls have exceptional seam welding offering greater durability and resists splitting. The superior balanced ball is strategically aligned with precision-drilled holes. The indoor ball provides a larger hole pattern and less bounce off of indoor courts, such as concrete surfaces or gymnasium floors. The balls meet USAPA requirements for outdoor tournament pickleball play.
Weight Average: 7.5 oz Weight Range: 7.2-7.8 oz Grip Circumference: 4 1/4" Actual grip sizes may vary up to 1/8". Grip Style: Ultra-Comfort Grip Grip Manufacturer: Selkirk Grip Length: 5 1/4" Paddle Length: 15 1/2” Paddle Width: 8 1/4" Paddle Face: Dual-Layer Graphite Core Material: Polymer PowerCore Made in China Manufacturer: Selkirk
The SLK Graphite Latitude Widebody Paddle is a well-rounded pick for beginner players who want quality, balance and comfort. It has an oversized, 8-¼" wide face which offers a big sweet spot players can use to defend slams and put away points. The graphite surface provides a sensitive touch that helps players stay connected to their paddle while the polymer PowerCore ensures a tough construction that will last for many games.
The SLK Graphite Latitude Widebody Paddle weighs 7.2 - 7.8 oz, resulting in a light feel that can still offer extra "pop" when needed. A 5-¼" long handle can be adapted for double-handed backhands or simply allow for more maneuvering during play. The grip has a medium circumference with a cushioned feel that provides extra padding for the hand. This paddle lives up to Selkirk's demanding standards but is accessible at a great price.
The SLK Graphite Latitude Widebody Paddle will let you jump into pickleball games with a paddle that can handle it all, letting you concentrate on winning the match. (Note - the SLK series is Selkirk's value line which is designed in Hayden, ID, and manufactured in China)
