Prodrive Drive

The combination of polypropylene and aramid creates a unique balance. You get the soft, dampened feel of polypropylene for touch shots at the net, while the aramid layer adds the necessary stiffness to generate power on aggressive drives.

It is designed to be a hybrid. Because of the 19mm thickness and the aramid core, it offers excellent stability and control, but the raw carbon fiber surface provides enough grit to generate significant spin and power when you need to put away a point.

Thermoforming fuses the paddle face and handle into a single piece, which significantly increases durability and eliminates the weak points often found in traditional glued-handle paddles. It also creates a more consistent sweet spot across the entire face, reducing dead zones.

The natural leather grip offers a firmer, more tactile feel that many competitive players prefer for better feedback from the paddle. It provides a secure, non-slip hold, though it is slightly heavier and firmer than standard synthetic grips.

While it is a high-performance tool, it is specifically engineered for advanced intermediate to tournament-level players. Beginners might find the 8.5 oz weight and the specialized core response a bit demanding compared to more forgiving, entry-level paddles.

The paddle uses a grit paint applied to the Toray 700 raw carbon fiber. While all grit surfaces eventually smooth out with heavy play, the raw carbon fiber base ensures that you will retain a high level of spin potential even as the surface texture naturally wears over time.