Florida, USA – PicklePro Shop introduces the Levante Gen 3 PRO, featuring thermoformed unibody construction and T700 raw carbon fiber with CFS finish that delivers professional-grade performance at $249. This paddle combines proven technologies into a versatile design that serves intermediate players advancing their skills and competitive athletes seeking reliable equipment for tournament play.
Thermoformed Construction Eliminates Weak Points
Traditional paddle manufacturing assembles separate components—face, core, and edge guard—using adhesives that create potential failure points. Temperature changes, moisture exposure, and repeated impacts gradually weaken these bonds. Players eventually notice edge guard separation or face delamination that ruins paddle performance.
Thermoformed construction uses controlled heat and pressure to mold the face material around the core, creating a single integrated unit. The T700 carbon fiber face bonds directly to the PP honeycomb core reinforced with EVA foam, eliminating adhesive joints that deteriorate over time. This produces uniform response across the entire hitting surface and increases overall paddle stiffness, translating more swing energy into ball speed.
The thermoformed paddle market segment spans $200-$350, with most competition-level models priced between $230-$280. The Levante Pro Gen 3 PRO sits at $249, offering professional-grade thermoformed construction with T700 carbon fiber at a price that competes directly with established premium offerings.
T700 Carbon Fiber with CFS Finish
The Levante Gen 3 PRO uses T700 raw carbon fiber, a high-grade material that provides the stiffness competitive players need for crisp, responsive shots. This carbon fiber grade handles 700,000 PSI tensile strength, maintaining its structure during hard impacts that would flex softer materials like fiberglass or lower-grade composites.
The CFS (Controlled Friction Surface) finish adds a textured pattern to the carbon fiber face that generates spin through increased ball contact friction. This texture grabs the ball's surface during strikes, creating rotation that helps control shot placement. Raw carbon fiber construction means the material sits exposed rather than covered with additional coatings, maximizing the material's performance characteristics.
While textured surface paddles have become common across price ranges, many use fiberglass or lower-grade composite faces that retail between $160-$200. These materials provide spin generation but lack the stiffness and responsiveness that carbon fiber delivers. The Levante Pro Gen 3 PRO combines T700 carbon fiber—a material grade typically reserved for $250+ paddles—with spin-generating texture, offering material quality that exceeds most textured paddles in the $200-$230 range.
Hybrid Core Technology
The PP honeycomb core reinforced with EVA foam represents a hybrid approach that combines traditional paddle feel with modern stability enhancements. Polypropylene honeycomb cores provide the familiar response that many athletes prefer, while EVA foam reinforcement adds stability and reduces vibration that travels to the handle during hard impacts.
The 16mm thickness balances these materials optimally—thick enough to provide solid feel and power, yet responsive during quick exchanges. This hybrid construction offers middle ground -between pure honeycomb paddles like the Onix Z5 (which some players find too stiff) and pure foam core designs that feel unfamiliar to players accustomed to traditional paddle response.
Elongated Shape for Power and Reach
The Levante Gen 3 PRO measures 16.4 inches long and 7.44 inches wide—an elongated shape that prioritizes reach and leverage over maximum face width. The extended length creates mechanical advantage during swings, producing higher swing speed at the contact point and increased ball velocity. Reach extends noticeably compared to shorter paddles, helping players intercept balls during transition play or when stretched wide.
The 7.44-inch width maintains a substantial sweet spot while preserving the elongated shape's benefits. This dimension closely matches popular elongated paddles like the Electrum Pro and HEAD Radical Elite, both of which target similar power-oriented players. At 220g, the Levante Gen 3 PRO provides enough mass for powerful shots while remaining maneuverable—lighter than some power paddles that push 230g+ but substantial enough for players who want punch behind their drives.
Specifications That Perform
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Face: T700 Raw Carbon Fiber with CFS Finish
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Core: PP Honeycomb Reinforced With EVA Foam
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Construction: Thermoformed Unibody
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Weight: 220g
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Length: 16.4"
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Width: 7.44"
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Thickness: 16mm
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Grip Length: 5.50"
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Grip Circumference: 4.25"
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Price: $249
The 220g weight provides enough mass for powerful shots without creating fatigue during tournament days. The 5.50-inch grip length accommodates various hand positions, while the 4.25-inch circumference fits most players comfortably.
Who Benefits From This Paddle
Players looking to improve their pickleball game find the Levante Gen 3 PRO accelerates skill development through equipment that responds predictably and performs consistently. The thermoformed construction maintains uniform response that helps players develop reliable technique—the paddle reacts the same way on shot 1 and shot 1,000.
Intermediate players transitioning toward competitive play benefit from professional-grade construction at an accessible price point. Tournament players appreciate the durability and consistency through multiple-match days. Aggressive baseline players and those who prioritize power over maximum forgiveness find the elongated shape matches their play style effectively.
Available Now
The LevanteGen 3 PRO is available at PickleProShop.com for $249. Orders over $100 qualify for free economy shipping within the contiguous United States.
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