RFQ Guide

How to request a pickleball paddle quote without missing the important details.

A useful RFQ tells the supplier who the buyer is, what the paddle must be, and how the order will ship. That shortens back-and-forth and improves the first quote.

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How to request a pickleball paddle quote without missing the important details. — **Buyer Guide**Practical sourcing guidance for B2B paddle programs

Lead with channel and buyer type

Distributor, club, marketplace, school, and premium retail orders need different price and packaging assumptions, so the sales channel should come first.

Describe the build, not only the product name

Material, thickness, core, shape, grip, weight, surface, and accessory bundle all affect the quote and the recommended product direction.

State packaging and logistics early

Artwork files, barcode needs, sample plan, destination country, and delivery window should be included up front so the quote matches the actual program.

Specification Reference

Useful manufacturing details

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

Fiberglass Paddle Manufacturing Specs

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 Manufacturing Specs

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 Manufacturing Specs

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

OEM Thickness Options

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