{"product_id":"volair-cmd-el-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"Volair CMD EL 16mm – Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Volair CMD EL 16mm is an elongated pickleball paddle with a 16.5 inch length, built for players who want extra reach and a soft, connected feel at the ball. It combines a 16mm raw carbon fiber T700 face with HexGrit™ surface texture and Channel Core technology. Its main difference is the added length, which helps on lobs, resets and speed-ups at the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElongated 16.5 inch frame – extra reach for attacks, resets and lobs from deep in the court\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel Core – channels are designed to let the ball sink into the face for longer contact time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Floating EPP foam core wrapped in EVA – a soft, connected response with consistent feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHexGrit™ surface – designed to hold texture longer, helping you keep spin on your shots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT700 carbon fiber face – layered carbon and fiberglass for a refined response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaddle Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaddle Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.5 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaddle Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaddle Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Circumference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.125 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFace Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT700 Carbon Fiber, HexGrit™\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCore Construction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Floating EPP Foam Core with Patent Pending Engineered Flex surrounded by EVA Foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInner Core Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGen-4 Unibody Molded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSA Pickleball Approved\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\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 attack from the back of the court and want more reach on lobs, resets and drives. It is a good fit for intermediate to advanced players who value soft feel and spin. USA Pickleball approved, so it is also eligible for sanctioned tournament play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Volair CMD EL 16mm good for spin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The HexGrit™ surface is designed to keep its texture longer, which helps you keep grip on spin shots over time. Actual surface life depends on how often you play and how you store the paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this paddle USA Pickleball approved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the Volair CMD EL 16mm is USA Pickleball approved, so it can be used in sanctioned tournament play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/volair-paddles\"\u003eVolair Paddles\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paddles\"\u003ePaddles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volair","offers":[{"title":"16 mm","offer_id":67829210677481,"sku":"PAD-VOL-02105-01","price":207.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/2636\/3625\/files\/product_mau_k_nen_85c400c5-1bbf-4121-9c32-80b8410f6050.png?v=1793548819","url":"https:\/\/pickleplayus.com\/products\/volair-cmd-el-16mm-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Retro Verse Tees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}