Alpha. | Thermoformed Control & Spin.

$ 159.99 USD
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Color: Red-Flare
Core Thickness

The NEW ALPHA Paddle — Engage’s performance thermoformed paddle engineered for exceptional control and spin, with power right where you need it.

Built for control & spin, while still delivering plenty of power, it’s designed to effortlessly keep the ball in play and place it exactly where you want it. It features our Friction Fiber Carbon Skin for long-lasting grit (4x longer lasting) and a TrueStrike Polymer Core for a consistent, responsive feel. Reinforced with a Carbon Frame, Edge Foam Barrier, Response+ Foam, and Fusion Control Layer, it’s all brought together with a Thermoformed UNIBODY Design for maximum stability and durability.

New Core, New Skin, More Power, More Spin  –  The Alpha.

  • Friction Fiber Carbon Skin – We have taken Raw Carbon Fiber to the next level with our proprietary carbon fiber weave. This advanced skin technology delivers enhanced surface roughness and up to 4x longer-lasting grit, so you can keep playing your best, game after game. 
  • TrueStrike Polymer Core – Our latest core delivers a unique combination of effortless power, cushioned control, and increased dwell time, resulting in a more consistent response for superior spin and precision.

Other Technology Includes:

  • Reinforced Carbon Frame - A Carbon Frame protects the core and provides more stability, durability, and a consistent response from the paddle. 
  • Impact Edge Foam Barrier - A protective foam barrier encases the core, providing vibration-damping and a softer feel for the user. 
  • Response+ FOAM - A foam channel between the Core and Barrier gives more power and helps cushion the feel for the player. 
  • Fusion Control Layer - An additional layer of skin, providing more control for the user and protecting the integrity of the paddle.
  • UNIBODY Design - A one-piece designed paddle, stabilizing the neck and protecting against damage. 

Specifications:

  • Colors: Red Flare & Royal Blue
  • Shape: 16.5" x 7.5" with a 5.5" handle length
  • Core Thickness: 14mm and 16mm
  • Average Weight: 8.0 oz
  • Core: TrueStrike Polymer Core
  • Skin: Friction Fiber Carbon Skin
  • Grip Circumference: 4 1/4”
  • Optimized Grip Shape: Tennis-inspired style octagon grip for all-day comfort and reduced fatigue
  • Vibration-Dampening: Technology to reduce arm fatigue
  • USA Pickleball Approved 
  • Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturer defects

Overall rating: 4.756757 / 5 from 37 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The NEW ALPHA Paddle offers a blend of control, spin, and power with its advanced Friction Fiber Carbon Skin and TrueStrike Polymer Core. It features a reinforced carbon frame, edge foam barrier, and a unibody design for durability and stability. Customers appreciate its performance and comfort, though some find the power level mixed.

Summary topics

  • Paddle Power: 23%
  • Paddle Performance: 69%

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Review highlights

  • "This is an awesome paddle with good touch and spin."Raymond
  • "The paddle also has good pop and spin."Raymond
  • "Best paddle I have used so far."David B.

Reviews

Alpha 1

"Although I liked the power of the paddle - over time I developed arthritis in my thumb not from the paddle) and need a paddle that is more forgiving as far as vibration. Great paddle. Wish it worked for me"

Loree T. (5/5)

Excellent

"Try an Alpha in a clinic and love it so much I ordered one right again. Add an oversized grip to my liking and the paddle performs great with a lot of spin. The soft feel is perfect for my game, highly recommended this paddle for intermediate level players"

Tom C. (5/5)

Just OK

"I wish I could say I like this paddle, but I don’t. It feels heavy to me and doesn’t have the pop that my Selkirk Luxx has. I played with this paddle at the Engage camp and liked it but now that I have it I realize that my first impression didn’t last."

Peter E. (2/5)

Great paddle but I thought

"Great paddle but I thought it would come with a paddle cover. Just a thought."

Bruce K. (5/5)

Plays Amazing

"I love the way it feels and it raises my play as well. I look forward to using it at the US Open"

Alex P. (5/5)

Getting use to it

"Have used this paddle for the last three outings - first day ended up putting it back in the bag - extremely light - ended up over swinging on most shots - now I have the feeling - it is great - lots of spin without really trying!"

Clifford M. (5/5)

Alpha control paddle

"I have tried two of the Alpha power paddles, and lost control Vs my Pro1 that I have played with for over a year. Trying the Alpha control, I have had it for only one week, still prefer my Pro1, but going to give the Alpha another week or so before deciding if I continue w it or go back to my Pro1. I am an ex ambassador, Bob Pickett"

Bob P. (3/5)

Great Value and Control

"So far, I'm loving the balance of this paddle. I am an Engage loyalist."

John M. (5/5)

I love this paddle!

"Coming from the Pursuit 6. 0 wide body I was concerned that I would be giving up some control and sweet sport. Well, not only is the control and feel very similar but the spin and power are much better. I love this paddle."

Ken E. (5/5)

New Alpha

"Great paddle. I wish it was just a tad bit longer. Paddle hits week with both control and spin."

James R. (5/5)

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