Engage Pickleball
Engage Pickleball Encore Pro V2.0
The Engage Encore Pro V2.0 is a midweight hybrid paddle built for a balanced mix of reach, touch, spin, and attacking power. It suits players moving between soft kitchen shots and controlled baseline drives.
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Overview
The paddle uses a 15.2 mm E1+ Polymer Core with a FiberFlex fiberglass face. Its 8.0-ounce average weight, with a listed range of 7.8 to 8.2 ounces, should feel solid without becoming especially demanding. The thicker core generally favors a more muted response and added control, while Engage describes the fiberglass skin as smooth and spin-friendly.
Its hybrid shape measures 16.25 inches long and 7.75 inches wide. That elongated profile can give you extra reach at the kitchen and on wider balls, though it provides less width than a widebody paddle. The 5.3-inch grip and 4.25-inch circumference offer room for two-handed backhands, while the perforated cushion handle is designed for comfort. The paddle is also USA Pickleball approved.
Play style
This paddle fits an all-around game that blends resets, dinks, and attacking drives. The 15.2 mm core points toward a controlled soft-game response, while the fiberglass face and midweight build should still support firm drives. Reviewers describe the Encore Pro as comfortable, solid, powerful, and forgiving, with a wide sweet spot.
The longer hybrid shape favors reach and shots taken away from your body. Engage says the FiberFlex fiberglass skin adds spin, so it suits players who want to shape drives and rolls rather than hit only flat. Choose it if you want more reach than a widebody without giving up a manageable, controlled feel.
Best for
- Players who want one paddle for dinks, resets, and drives
- Kitchen players who value extra reach
- Players moving to a first midweight paddle upgrade
- Two-handed backhand players who prefer a longer grip
- Players who want fiberglass-assisted spin
Look elsewhere if
- Players who need a very wide sweet spot from a widebody shape
- Players seeking the quickest, lightest feel at the net
- Players who want maximum power from a thin-core paddle
- Players who prefer a short handle for a one-handed grip
Strengths
- The 15.2 mm polymer core supports a controlled, softer response
- The fiberglass face is described as smooth and spin-friendly
- The 16.25-inch hybrid shape adds reach
- The 8.0-ounce weight offers a solid but manageable setup
- Reviewers praise its comfort, power, control, and large sweet spot
Things to consider
- The 7.75-inch width gives you less coverage than a widebody paddle
- The midweight build may feel slower than a lighter paddle during fast exchanges
- Its controlled 15.2 mm core may not satisfy players chasing maximum pop
- Check the exact grip length, since listings differ slightly
- Confirm the listed 7.8 to 8.2-ounce range suits your preferred swing weight
Specs
| Brand | Engage Pickleball |
|---|---|
| Weight | 8 oz |
| Core thickness | 15.2 mm |
| Core material | 15.2 mm E1+ polymer honeycomb core |
| Face | Fiberglass |
| Face material | FiberFlex fiberglass face |
| Shape | Hybrid |
| Length | 16.25 in |
| Width | 7.75 in |
| Handle length | 5.3 in |
| Grip circumference | 4.25 in |
| Handle | Perforated cushioned handle |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes |
Specs come from the seller's product listing and may be incomplete or change between batches. Double-check before you buy.