{"product_id":"facolos-drive-extreme-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"Facolos Drive Extreme 16mm – Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Facolos Drive Extreme 16mm is a Pickleball Paddle built for fast, aggressive drives. It uses a TrueGrit™ Toray T700 raw carbon face and a 16mm core, and it is USA Pickleball approved. Compared with softer paddles, it favors pace and directional precision over a larger sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrueGrit™ Toray T700 raw carbon face – added friction for more spin and a steadier ball path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDualForce™ Edge – two-layer edge design that reduces vibration and adds stability on hard hits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitFoam™ Grip – a soft, contoured handle that reduces fatigue over a long match\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoneycomb polymer core with foam edge support – supports a controlled, solid feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaddle Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.5 in (41.9 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaddle Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.4 in (18.9 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaddle Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.9 oz ± 0.18 oz (225 g ± 5 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 in (14 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Circumference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.1 in (10.4 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSurface Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrueGrit™ Toray T700 – Carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCore Construction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoneycomb Polymer Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInner Core Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoam Edge Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA Pickleball approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis paddle suits players who like to attack with fast, flat drives and want clear control of ball direction. It is a strong choice for intermediate to advanced players who rely on pace and placement, and it is approved for sanctioned tournament play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Facolos Drive Extreme 16mm USA Pickleball approved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is USA Pickleball approved, so you can use it in sanctioned tournament play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the sweet spot like on the Drive Extreme?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sweet spot is small, so it rewards precise contact. Aim centrally on drives to get the most power and control out of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/facolos-paddles\"\u003eFacolos Paddles\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paddles\"\u003ePaddles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Facolos","offers":[{"title":"Neon Green","offer_id":67829076132073,"sku":"PAD-FAC-00295-01","price":137.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dusty Pink","offer_id":67829076164841,"sku":"PAD-FAC-00295-02","price":137.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Swift Sand","offer_id":67829076197609,"sku":"PAD-FAC-00295-03","price":137.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Swift Blue","offer_id":67829076230377,"sku":"PAD-FAC-00295-04","price":137.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Swift Orange","offer_id":67829076263145,"sku":"PAD-FAC-00295-05","price":137.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/2636\/3625\/files\/product_m_u3_e03fb8ac-e791-457c-a4b3-54e1c5834275.png?v=1793547725","url":"https:\/\/pickleplayus.com\/products\/facolos-drive-extreme-16mm-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Retro Verse Tees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}