{"product_id":"gen5-carbon-rib-foam-core-pickleball-paddle","title":"Gen5 Carbon-Rib Foam-Core Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGen5 Carbon-Rib Foam-Core Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA one-piece hot-pressed 16 mm paddle with a cushioned, stable feel, for players who want a modern build without a specialist shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction layers a T700 carbon face and a fibreglass sub-layer over a reinforced inner core, with EVA cushioning foam to dampen the jolt when you block hard drives. It is pressed in one piece, which aims for a consistent, solid response across the face, and a TPU edge band protects against knocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with the livelier GEN4 Long-Handle, this paddle is about comfort and stability: it absorbs pace well in hands battles and resets, while still giving enough drive from the baseline. The 14 cm handle has room for a two-handed backhand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers stepping up to a modern hot-pressed 16 mm paddle who want a cushioned, stable feel for all-court play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUKPS performance guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 3\/5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl: 4\/5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForgiveness: 4\/5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpin: 3\/5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManoeuvrability: 3\/5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose this if\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a cushioned, stable modern paddle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou block and reset a lot at the kitchen line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou like a standard shape with a 14 cm handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a protected edge for club play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConsider another paddle if\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a livelier, poppier long-handle paddle: choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gen4-long-handle-t700-carbon-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eGEN4 Long-Handle T700\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a premium dual-density foam core with an elongated shape: choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/coloco-pickleball-paddle-16mm-dual-density-foam-core-hybrid-elongated-cfc-t700-raw-carbon-fibre-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eColoco Gen5 Hybrid\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to tune weight and balance: choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/professional-pickleball-paddle-same-style-gen5-epp-foam-core-moi-weights-no-borders-edgeless-thermoformed-3k-carbon-fiber\"\u003eHIGOOO Gen5 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want soft-game control for less: choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/prism-paddles\"\u003ePrism Pro 16mm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBadge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cushioned All-Court\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cushioned, solid and stable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon fibre (T700) with fibreglass sub-layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 mm reinforced inner core with EVA cushioning foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-piece hot pressed with TPU edge band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 41.5 × 18.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 cm long, 10.5 cm circumference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 230 g (±10 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortable and stable, but less explosive than lively foam-core power paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailmodule_html\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; display: block; width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/S15a8ef809b174d9f8d238a7eaa749c5fx.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/S68d3f31c233443358f31e432f9473c2ak.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/S629fcda8613c4891a62f4cd5c6ee948ex.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/Sdc8cb63859644585850eada4a09637e13.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/S6c7d57f35ddd459d8c2efecb25f9b855F.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/S9d4fe02934a14180b9f2a57725eb6761F.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/S5d15ab85ead6456eab9602529705f514Y.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/S22012a38ca7944cea84299aaeec8fd33E.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/S5907b4033f724cd4820febb6c6a4abc5R.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/S2ae49cad47bf4987b8caa7e54c7c412cM.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"UK Pickleball Store","offers":[{"title":"White 16MM","offer_id":54957809500503,"sku":"14:29#White 16MM","price":98.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black 16MM","offer_id":54957809533271,"sku":"14:193#black 16MM","price":98.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/4508\/3479\/files\/S22012a38ca7944cea84299aaeec8fd33E.webp?v=1788904679","url":"https:\/\/www.ukpickleballstore.co.uk\/products\/gen5-carbon-rib-foam-core-pickleball-paddle","provider":"UK Pickleball Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}