LEATOU Monarch T700 Carbon Fibre Pickleball Paddle

LEATOU Monarch T700 Carbon Fibre Pickleball Paddle

A confident first carbon-fibre upgrade for players who want more control, more spin and fewer unpredictable shots.

The LEATOU Monarch T700 is a sensible step up from a basic fibreglass or starter paddle. Its T700 raw carbon-fibre face gives you more grip on the ball for shaped serves, purposeful returns and developing spin, while the 16 mm core brings a softer, more settled response for drops, blocks and kitchen-line exchanges.

At approximately 235 g, it has a solid midweight feel: stable enough to feel reassuring when the pace picks up, without becoming a cumbersome power paddle. It is a strong choice for regular social and club players who want one reliable paddle as their game starts to move beyond simply keeping the ball in play.

Best for

Improving players buying their first carbon-fibre paddle who want control, spin and a stable midweight feel.

UKPS performance guide

• Power: 3/5
• Control: 4/5
• Forgiveness: 4/5
• Spin: 4/5
• Manoeuvrability: 3/5

Choose this if

• You are ready to move on from a starter paddle or a basic fibreglass face.
• You want to develop spin and control without spending performance-paddle money.
• You mostly play doubles and value dependable blocks, drops and resets.
• You prefer a stable, reassuring feel rather than an ultra-light, twitchy paddle.
• You want a practical carbon-fibre upgrade at a reasonable price.

Consider another paddle if

• You regularly use a two-handed backhand and want a 140 mm handle: choose the T700 Pro.
• You want a more control-specialist paddle for dinks, drops and resets: choose the Prism Pro 16 mm.
• You rely on power from drives, counters and overheads: choose the Boomstik Pro 5th Gen.
• You want a crisper, quicker 14 mm response for attacking play: choose the Kawasaki KING6 14 mm.

At a glance

• Badge: Best Value Carbon Upgrade
• Feel: Stable, controlled and forgiving
• Face: T700 raw carbon fibre
• Core: 16 mm
• Weight: Approximately 235 g
• Trade-off: More about confidence and control than maximum pop or outright power