{"id":1681,"date":"2023-10-14T20:33:41","date_gmt":"2023-10-14T20:33:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/approachpickleball.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1681"},"modified":"2026-02-02T23:35:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T23:35:03","slug":"engage-pursuit-pro-ex","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/approachpickleball.com\/?product=engage-pursuit-pro-ex","title":{"rendered":"ENGAGE PURSUIT PRO EX"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span lang=\"en-US\">The\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">NEW\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Pursuit Pro\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Raw<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Line of Paddles<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">! The Next Generation of T700 and Technology finally come together! <\/span>Crafted with precision and innovation, this paddle boasts a revolutionary design creating a paddle unlike any other raw T700 paddle on the market.<\/p>\n<p>The Pursuit Pro incorporates engineered layers, featuring an outer Raw T700 skin combined with inner next generation application layers. Through a meticulous bonding process, the engineered layers adhere to Engage\u2019s proprietary Control Pro &#8216;Black&#8217; polymer core directly enhancing the interaction (and influence) on the ball.<\/p>\n<p>The Result&#8230;the ability for the surface and core to \u2018act as one\u2019 holding the ball even longer (with a consistent compression and release) to enable the ultimate experience and playability.<\/p>\n<p>The dynamic fusion of these cutting-edge materials empowers players with unmatched control, increased spin capabilities, the right amount of power, and a gentler impact (for heightened ball feel and precision), taking your game to new heights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro players (already using and winning with it!!!):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jessie Irvine, Dekel Bar, Yates Johnson, Hunter Johnson, Darrian Young, Yana Newell, Alix Truong,\u00a0Dominique Schaefer,\u00a0Scott Crandall and others&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">Technologies:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Raw Toray T700\u00a0Carbon Fiber and Inner Application Layer &#8211;\u00a0<\/b>Proprietary layering and bonding technology (with the Raw T700 exposed outer surface) for maximum texture and friction between the ball and surface for unmatched spin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Vortex Barrier Edge Technology &#8211;\u00a0<\/b>Next generation composite injected into the outer cells for weight distribution and vibration control.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Uniform Guard Technology &#8211;\u00a0<\/b>Bonding of the edge guard and paddle for improved force distribution.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Counter Balance Technology &#8211;\u00a0<\/b>Lowering the balance point of the paddle for quicker hand speed and less arm fatigue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Control Pro Black Polymer Core &#8211;\u00a0<\/b>Proprietary innovation that creates the softest core in the market that controls the rate of paddle compression and rebound rate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Variable Release Technology (MX version only)<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; Paddle won\u2019t flex while swinging slow (for more control) but the faster you swing the more it will flex (providing additional power and spin when you need it).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Colors:\u00a0<\/strong>Arctic Gold<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shape:\u00a0<\/strong>EX (16&#8243; x 8&#8243;) with a 5&#8243; handle length<\/p>\n<p><strong>Core Thickness:<\/strong> 1\/2&#8243; thick core for maximum control and feel (with power)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span lang=\"en-US\">Core: Proprietary Polymer Composite (Control Pro \u2018Black\u2019 Technology)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-US\">Skin:\u00a0Raw Toray T700\u00a0Carbon Fiber with Next Generation Inner Application Layer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-US\">Optimized to pass most stringent community noise requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Vibration dampening (via multiple technologies) to reduce the tendency for tennis elbow and arm fatigue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 7.5 &#8211; 7.8 (LITE) \/ 7.9 &#8211; 8.3 (Standard)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Length:<\/strong> 16 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Width:<\/strong> 8 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Core Thickness:<\/strong> 1\/2 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handle Length:<\/strong> 5 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grip Circumference:<\/strong> 4 1\/4 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grip Type:<\/strong> Smooth<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paddle Face:<\/strong> T700 Toray Raw Carbon Fiber<\/li>\n<li><strong>Core:<\/strong> Proprietary Polymer Composite (Control Pro \u2018Black\u2019 Technology)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warranty:<\/strong> Limited Lifetime<\/li>\n<li><strong>USAPA Approved<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the same great paddle with more control and feel, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/approachpickleball.com\/?product=engage-pursuit-pro-ex-6-0\">Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0NEW\u00a0Pursuit Pro\u00a0Raw\u00a0Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Line of Paddles! 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