RallyPickleball
RallyPickleball Elite Carbon Pro
The RallyPickleball Elite Carbon Pro is an 8-ounce hybrid paddle with a 16mm core and raw carbon face. It suits you if you want more spin, baseline drive power, and enough touch for drops and kitchen exchanges.
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Overview
The paddle combines a T700 raw carbon fiber face with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core and foam injection. That thick core is designed around a controlled, dampened feel, while the carbon surface supports spin. Reviewers describe the result as unusually balanced, with both pop and touch.
At 16.5 inches long and 7.5 inches wide, its hybrid shape favors extra reach without using an especially narrow profile. The 8-ounce listed weight gives it a substantial feel for swings and counters. Its 5.5-inch perforated handle has a 4.25-inch circumference, so check those measurements against your preferred grip size. It is USA Pickleball approved.
Play style
This paddle fits players who want to combine aggressive drives with a reliable soft game. One reviewer reports deeper drives and stronger topspin from the carbon face, while another says third-shot drops land accurately. The 16mm core and foam-injected construction support the control-focused side of that balance.
The hybrid length can help when you need extra reach at the kitchen or from the baseline. The longer 5.5-inch handle also gives room for a two-handed backhand. Choose it if you want power that does not give up touch, rather than a paddle built only for soft resets or maximum punch.
Best for
- Players upgrading from a basic paddle who want more spin and drive depth
- Baseline players who rely on topspin drives
- Players who mix third-shot drops with aggressive counters
- Two-handed backhand players who prefer a longer handle
- Players who want a balanced power-and-control feel
Look elsewhere if
- Players who specifically want an ultralight paddle
- Players who prefer a short handle for one-handed play
- Players who need a larger grip than 4.25 inches
- Players seeking a paddle focused only on maximum soft-game control
Strengths
- T700 raw carbon face supports spin; a reviewer reports deeper drives with topspin
- 16mm foam-injected polypropylene core supports a controlled, dampened response
- Reviewers describe a useful blend of paddle pop and touch
- 16.5-inch hybrid shape offers added reach for baseline and kitchen coverage
- USA Pickleball approval makes it legal for approved competition
Things to consider
- The listed 8-ounce weight may not suit players who prefer an ultralight swing
- The 5.5-inch handle may feel long if you mainly use a one-handed grip
- The 4.25-inch grip circumference is worth comparing with your current paddle
- Its power-and-control balance may be less suitable if you want a specialist soft-game paddle
Specs
| Brand | RallyPickleball |
|---|---|
| Weight | 8 oz |
| Core thickness | 16 mm |
| Core material | 16mm polypropylene honeycomb with foam injection |
| Face | Carbon fiber |
| Face material | T700 raw carbon fiber |
| Shape | Hybrid |
| Length | 16.5 in |
| Width | 7.5 in |
| Handle length | 5.5 in |
| Grip circumference | 4.25 in |
| Handle | 5.5-inch perforated 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.