Shape Guide

How paddle shape changes the product story and buyer fit.

Shape changes reach, forgiveness, hand speed, and how a paddle is positioned in a catalog. Buyers should choose shape with channel and play style in mind.

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How paddle shape changes the product story and buyer fit. — **Buyer Guide**Practical sourcing guidance for B2B paddle programs

Widebody for forgiveness

Widebody shapes usually support a larger effective hitting area, easier retail messaging, and beginner or club programs that need a stable and forgiving feel.

Elongated for reach and speed

Elongated designs can support reach, leverage, and a more performance-oriented story, but they need more careful weight control and balance checks.

Hybrid shapes for balanced lines

Hybrid shapes can sit between the two and work well when a buyer wants a broad market paddle without an extreme feel or a niche player profile.

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