SKU: ThrivePickPadAzul16
Thrive Azul 16mm Pickleball Paddle

The Thrive AZUL is Thrive's first carbon kevlar pickleball paddle featuring a 16mm core in a hybrid shape. The AZUL paddle has exceptional pop and power while still providing great control on resets an dinks. With a large sweet spot (high twist weight), this paddle possesses the best of both worlds. Factor in the great spin the paddle produces, the AZUL is an exceptional all around power paddle for any level of play. With a 5.5 inch handle, the AZUL is very good for players who like hitting a two handed backhand. Giving the player choices of different swing weights, the AZUL allows the player to customize their paddle to optimize performance.

Using a special blend of carbon fiber and Kevlar, the AZUL is constructed with the finest materials to perform on the court. Thrive's peel ply technology uses a unique weave, giving you unparalleled spin and overall wear. The AZUL's sleek design and graphics gives you the confidence to dominate on the court.

Each paddle is hand weighed, giving you 5 important measurements to customize your paddle to your liking. When ordering, you have the option to choose from different swing weights. If you have a specific swing weight, we will try our best to send you what is requested.

Includes

• AZUL 16mm Paddle
• Lead Tape - (6) 3g strips

Paddle Details

• 360 Unibody construction using unique carbon fused molding technology (thermoforming)
• Foam Injected Walls using a carbon seam to increase the sweet spot and feel
• Special blend of Carbon Fiber and Kevlar surface
• Peel Ply technology a unique and tested weave pattern for exceptional spin and wear
• Swing Weight - 115-119 (your choice)
• Total Length - 16.3 Inches
• Width - 7.7 Inches
• Shape - Hybrid
• Grip Circumference - 4.125 Inches
• Grip Length - 5.5 Inches
• High Grade Polymer Honeycomb Core
• Core Thickness - 16mm
• Contoured Edge Guard
• USA Pickleball Approved
• Custom weight card

Thrive Weight Information - 5 Measures for Each Paddle (listed on your custom weight card)

Swing Weight: Measures how heavy the paddle feels when swung and is determined how the weight is distributed throughout the paddle. THIS IS MOST IMPORTANT NUMBER.

Twist Weight: A weight that measures how resistant the paddle is to rotation when the ball is hit off center. When hit off center the paddle will twist causing less stability. The higher the twist rate the larger the sweet spot.

Balance Point: The distance of the paddles center of gravity from the butt of the handle. This is measured in cm. The higher the number the further the balance point is from the handle. Balance point determines the head heaviness of a paddle.

Head Heavy: This number uses the balance point number to determine how head heavy a paddle is. Paddles that have a high swing weight have a higher head heavy number then a lighter swing weight paddle. A paddle with a higher head heavy number generally hits harder.

Paddle (Static) Weight: This number is what the paddle weighs on a scale. This number or weight is THE LEAST IMPORTANT NUMBER yet used all the time.