Florida, USA – PicklePro Shop's VAPORO PowerFoam™ features a T700 raw carbon fiber face that delivers the stiffness and responsiveness competitive players demand. While entry-level paddles use fiberglass or composite materials that flex excessively during ball contact, T700 carbon fiber maintains structural rigidity that translates swing speed directly into ball speed with minimal energy loss.
What is T700 Grade Carbon Fiber?
Carbon fiber grades indicate the tensile strength of the material—how much force the fibers can withstand before breaking. The "T" designation refers to tensile strength measured in thousands of pounds per square inch. T700 carbon fiber can handle 700,000 PSI, making it significantly stronger than the T300 or T400 grades used in budget paddles.
This strength difference matters because stiffer materials respond faster during ball contact. When a pickleball compresses against a fiberglass face, the material flexes noticeably, absorbing energy that should transfer to the ball. This professional pickleball paddle acts like a trampoline—some of your swing power goes into bending the face rather than driving the ball forward.
T700 carbon fiber minimizes this flex. The material stays rigid during impact, converting nearly all your swing energy into ball speed. You feel the difference immediately—shots leave the paddle crisper and faster, giving opponents less reaction time. This becomes particularly noticeable during quick exchanges at the net where milliseconds determine who wins the point.
Carbon Fiber vs Traditional Materials
Fiberglass faces provide decent touch and feel but lack the pop that power players need. The material's flexibility creates a softer response that works well for dinking but limits drive speed. Players who learned on fiberglass often struggle when they need more aggressive shots.
Composite materials blend fiberglass with other substances to balance touch and power. These paddles improve on pure fiberglass but still can't match carbon fiber's energy transfer. The mixed materials create inconsistent responses across the face—some areas feel stiffer than others.
T700 carbon fiber delivers uniform stiffness across the entire hitting surface. Every shot produces the same crisp response regardless of where the ball makes contact. This consistency builds confidence because you know exactly how the paddle will react during fast-paced rallies.
How T700 Affects Your Shots
The material's stiffness produces a distinctly different ball feel compared to softer faces. Drives explode off the paddle with authority. Volleys at the net feel solid rather than mushy. Even defensive blocks return balls with enough pace to keep opponents from attacking immediately.
This stiffness also improves shot placement precision. Softer materials dampen feedback, making it harder to feel exactly where the ball contacted the face. T700 carbon fiber transmits clear tactile information—you know instantly if you caught the sweet spot or struck slightly off-center. This feedback helps you adjust grip pressure and swing path mid-rally, refining your technique through feel rather than guesswork.
The raw carbon fiber construction on the VAPORO PowerFoam™ means the material sits exposed rather than covered with additional coatings. This direct contact between ball and carbon fiber maximizes the material's performance characteristics. Combined with the CFS finish for spin generation, the T700 face provides both power and control that coated surfaces can't replicate.
Engineering for Performance
The 5-layer carbon thermoformed construction builds multiple T700 carbon fiber sheets into a unified structure. This layering increases overall face stiffness while maintaining the 220g total paddle weight that balances power and maneuverability. The thermoformed unibody process bonds these carbon layers to the foam core permanently, preventing the delamination issues that plague traditionally assembled paddles.
T700 carbon fiber also maintains performance longer than softer materials. Fiberglass faces develop micro-fractures after repeated impacts, gradually losing their original response characteristics. Carbon fiber's superior strength resists this damage, keeping the paddle's feel consistent through thousands of rallies. The one-year guarantee reflects confidence in T700's durability and long-term performance stability.
Paddle Specifications
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Face: T700 raw carbon fiber with CFS (Controlled Friction Surface) finish
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Core: Revolutionary foam system reinforced with EVA stability layer
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Construction: Thermoformed unibody, 5-layer carbon build
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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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Grip Type: Moisture-wicking cushion grip
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Price: $279
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Guarantee: One year against manufacturing defects
Who Should Choose T700 Carbon Fiber
Players who prioritize power and precision benefit most from T700 construction. Aggressive baseline players find the stiffness essential for generating pace on drives. Intermediate players moving toward competitive play appreciate how the material's responsiveness helps execute advanced techniques. Athletes with strong technical foundations can exploit T700's performance ceiling that softer materials can't provide.
The VAPORO PowerFoam™ is available now at PickleProShop.com for $279 with free shipping on orders over $100.
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