GRUVN's RAW-13V is a high-quality, mid-weight pickleball paddle featuring a premium T700 raw carbon fiber surface and is approved by USA Pickleball (USAPA) for tournament play. The 'V' is for the Roman Numeral 5, as the handle length is just under 5" long (4.75"). Raw carbon fiber paddles provide a grainy textured surface that allows for a lot of spin and enhances control. It has a traditional widebody paddle shape with a large surface area. The combination of this paddle’s raw surface and the 13mm core results in a strong, stable paddle with consistent and accurate shots and great control.
The RAW-13V has a weight of ~7.8 ounces to provide stability and balance for all aspects of the game, including plays at the net and returning hard shots. It has terrific balance and a perfectly proportioned hitting area with a large sweet spot, giving you better chances of hitting winning shots and controlling the ball, playing spin, dinks, and harder smash shots. It has a 4.75” long handle and the grip size of 4.25" is thinner than that of the 16mm paddles, making it a great option for players who have smaller hands.
The RAW-13V has a 13mm thick polypropylene honeycomb core designed to evenly react to the force of impact and provide precision control, while also absorbing vibration and noise. It provides more power than the 16mm as it is not as thick. Many facilities and clubs ban loud paddles that include other core materials, so the RAW-13V is perfect for people who play in residential communities and in clubs and facilities that require quieter paddles. Polypropylene is the most popular core among pickleball players.
The 3D Premium Perforated Cushion Grip is a double-layer, two-color anti-slip hand grip, with an inner layer made of sweat-absorbing sponge and the outer layer made of PU (polyurethane leather) material with big air hole design.
This paddle also comes with a zippered neoprene cover with the GRÜVN logo to protect the pickleball paddle when not in play ($15 value!).
(Different computer monitors and mobile phones display colors differently, so the color of your paddle may vary slightly from the representation on your screen)
SPECS
Paddle Length: 15.5”/393mm
Face Width: 8.1”/205mm
Handle Length: 4.75”/12.1cm
Grip Size Circumference: 4.25”/10.8cm
Grip: 3D Perforated Cushion Grip (Pink Underneath)
Weight: Average weight of 7.8 oz (+ or - 0.25 oz)/0.48 lbs/221g
Face/Paddle Surface: T700 Raw Carbon Fiber
Paddle Shape: Wide Body
Core Material: Polypropylene Honeycomb
Core Thickness: 13mm/0.51”
Honeycomb Cell Size: 8mm/0.3”
Edge Guard: Yes
USAPA Approved for sanctioned tournament play
WARRANTY
• GRUVN pickleball paddles are guaranteed to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase. If found to be defective, a repair or replacement will be issued.
• This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, damages caused by abuse or negligence, user modification, fading or scratched surfaces.
• The GRUVN Product warranty also does not transfer in the situation that a GRUVN Product transfers ownership. This applies to 3rd party resellers like eBay.
• Other restrictions may apply, warranty policy can be found HERE