Our Tempo paddle was inspired by someone who never played pickleball: Roger Federer.
A smaller face for more control
Federer played with a smaller racket, which gave him more control over his shots. The Tempo follows the same idea: a slightly smaller hitting surface that rewards clean contact with more control.
A long handle for two-handers and the kitchen
The Tempo has a 6-inch handle, longer than most paddles. We wanted players coming from tennis to have room for two-handed backhands. The extra length also helps at the kitchen: more reach in dink battles means more roll-overs and less lunging.
T-700 carbon fiber, built to last
We wanted our first paddle to be premium, so we chose a T-700 carbon fiber face. Too many paddles crack or lose their pop after a short time. From day one of production, our priority was a paddle built to last.
Why a granular finish
We chose between a peel-ply finish and a granular one. Peel-ply is rougher, which helps spin, but it tends to wear down faster. Since durability was a core goal, we went with granular. It still adds spin, just a little less than peel-ply.
Why we called it Tempo
Pickleball Panther is about health, fitness and playing for the long game. When you build better habits into your days, you control the tempo of your life. On the court, we want you playing like a panther: fast, strategic and dynamic, setting the tempo of every point.
Take it to the court
Next time you're at the kitchen, use the reach. Stay balanced, let the long handle do the work, and roll the ball instead of lunging for it.
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