Material Guide

Carbon fiber vs fiberglass pickleball paddles for B2B buyers.

The right face material depends on price tier, player target, surface feel, graphics, and brand positioning.

Carbon fiber positioning

Carbon fiber is commonly used for premium and performance-focused paddle lines where buyers want a more technical product story.

Fiberglass is useful for colorful graphics, beginner sets, club lines, and cost-controlled wholesale programs.

Amazon sellers, clubs, distributors, and sporting goods retailers may need different material and packaging strategies.

Specification Reference

These notes help buyers translate guide topics into quote-ready specifications.

Fiberglass paddles support beginner, retail, club, and colorful private label programs.

Adult sizes	Around 39.5-40 x 19.3-20 cm
Thickness options	Around 10.5 mm or 14 mm custom builds
Common weight	About 225-250 g depending on construction

T300 carbon fiber builds are practical for private label lines that need carbon fiber positioning with controlled pricing.

Common size	Around 40 x 20 cm
Thickness options	10.5 mm and 14 mm listed examples; 14 mm and 16 mm can be discussed for OEM/ODM builds
Common weight	About 225 g in listed examples

T700 carbon fiber builds support premium performance positioning, including 14 mm and 16 mm OEM/ODM programs.

Common sizes	Around 41-42 x 18.7-20.2 cm depending on mold and build
Thickness options	10.5 mm, 14 mm, and 16 mm custom discussions; 16 mm listed examples available
Common weight	About 230 g in listed examples

ACE can discuss 14 mm and 16 mm paddle programs using T300, T700, fiberglass, and other buyer-approved structures.

14 mm direction	Responsive feel, suitable for mid-market and performance private label lines
16 mm direction	Thicker control-oriented platform, suitable for premium private label positioning
T300 options	T300 14 mm and T300 16 mm custom builds can be discussed