The Encore Pro is an excellent choice for players looking for a high-quality paddle without breaking the bank. Designed to suit everyone from beginners to advanced players, it offers everything you need for an exceptional playing experience. Key Features: Specialized Skin: The paddle features a unique surface that maximizes the allowed limits of surface roughness, enhancing your ability to control the ball. Harmonized Design: The Encore Pro is engineered to integrate the specialized skin with the core, optimizing power, control, and ball placement. This comprehensive design approach ensures that every aspect of the paddle works together seamlessly. Extended Ball Contact: By maximizing the amount of time the ball stays on the paddle, a concept pioneered by EngagePickleball, the Encore Pro provides the soft feel necessary for excellent control during net play. ControlPro™ Technology: The Encore line is renowned for its focus on control and ball placement. Whether you prefer to hit hard or soft, the Encore Pro is designed to help you achieve your desired performance. Innovation and Quality: Engage Pickleball prides itself on innovation, creativity, and ingenuity. The Encore Pro paddle is a testament to this commitment, offering players a uniquely designed tool to elevate their game. Encore Pro – exclusively by Engage Pickleball. Specifications: Core: Specialized Polyprophylene / Polymer Honeycomb Skin: Specialized 'Proprietary' Fiberglass Optimized to Meet Stringent Community Noise Requirements: Yes Weight: 7.5 - 7.8 oz (LITE), 7.8 - 8.3 oz (Standard) Size: 15 1/2" long x 8 1/8" wide Grip Circumference: 4 1/4" Grip Length: 5" Color: Blue, Purple USAPA Listed and Approved