{"product_id":"new-alpha-thermoformed-control-spin","title":"Engage Pickleball Alpha Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003csection class=\"pdp-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEngage Alpha Thermoformed Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for players who want \u003cstrong\u003elong-lasting spin, controlled power, and consistent feel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its Friction Fiber Carbon Skin delivers 4x more grit than traditional carbon surfaces, while the TrueStrike Polymer Core and thermoformed unibody provide a cushioned, durable platform built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pdp-highlights\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOn-Court Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rc-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFriction Fiber Carbon Skin\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers up to 4x more grit than standard carbon for consistent, long-lasting spin production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrueStrike Polymer Core\u003c\/strong\u003e balances cushioned control, increased dwell time, and reliable power on every shot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermoformed unibody construction\u003c\/strong\u003e improves structural stability, energy transfer, and long-term durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponse+ Foam channel\u003c\/strong\u003e adds power and comfort, while the Edge Foam Barrier reduces vibration at the perimeter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Frame reinforcement\u003c\/strong\u003e stabilizes the entire paddle structure for a consistent response under pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in 14 mm or 16 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14 mm for a snappier response, 16 mm for more control and stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSA Pickleball approved\u003c\/strong\u003e. Limited Lifetime Warranty. Octagon grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pdp-meters\" aria-label=\"Performance meters\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Snapshot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter__label\"\u003ePower\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter__track\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"width: 86%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter__label\"\u003eControl\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter__track\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"width: 90%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter__label\"\u003eSpin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter__track\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"width: 94%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter__label\"\u003eForgiveness\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter__track\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"width: 88%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pdp-fit\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho It Suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rc-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced players\u003c\/strong\u003e who want industry-leading spin grit in a durable, long-lasting thermoformed build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl-first players who rely on \u003cstrong\u003eTrueStrike consistency and Friction Fiber spin\u003c\/strong\u003e for precise shot shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who have experienced spin degradation on other paddles and want a \u003cstrong\u003esurface that holds its grit over time\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone looking for a \u003cstrong\u003epremium thermoformed paddle with a Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e and multi-layer construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-specgrid\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec\" role=\"listitem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eLevel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec\" role=\"listitem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003ePlayer Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003eControl · Spin · Durability\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec\" role=\"listitem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eShape\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003eElongated (16.5\" x 7.5\")\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec\" role=\"listitem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003e14 mm or 16 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec\" role=\"listitem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003ePaddle Weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003e8.0 oz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec\" role=\"listitem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eLength\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003e16.5 in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec\" role=\"listitem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003e7.5 in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec\" role=\"listitem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003e5.5 in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec\" role=\"listitem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003e4.25 in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec\" role=\"listitem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eCore\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003eTrueStrike Polymer Core\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec\" role=\"listitem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eSurface\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003eFriction Fiber Carbon Skin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec\" role=\"listitem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003eThermoformed Unibody\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec\" role=\"listitem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eGrip\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003eOctagon (tennis-inspired)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec\" role=\"listitem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003eLimited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec\" role=\"listitem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eApproval\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003eUSA Pickleball Approved\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Tech\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-infographic\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"rc-info-card\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFriction Fiber Carbon Skin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 4x greater grit than traditional carbon surfaces, engineered to maintain spin performance over extended play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"rc-info-card\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTrueStrike Polymer Core\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCushioned polymer core for a balanced combination of control, dwell time, and reliable power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"rc-info-card\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThermoformed Unibody\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot-mold single-piece construction improves energy transfer, structural integrity, and long-term durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"rc-info-card\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eResponse+ Foam + Edge Barrier\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoam channel adds power and comfort while the edge barrier reduces perimeter vibration for a cleaner feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Engage Pickleball","offers":[{"title":"Red-Flare \/ 14 mm","offer_id":49801356083477,"sku":"PAL-RED-001","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red-Flare \/ 16 mm","offer_id":49801356116245,"sku":"PAL-RED-002","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Royal-Blue \/ 14 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