{"product_id":"elite-x-paddle","title":"Pro Series Pickleball Paddle – Elite X (14 \u0026 16mm)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacolos Elite X Pickleball Paddle — T700 Raw Carbon | USAPA Approved\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Facolos Elite X is the paddle that serious Australian pickleball players have been waiting for. Built with premium T700 multidirectional raw carbon fibre and an ElasticPP honeycomb core, the Elite X delivers the spin, control, and power combination that separates good players from great ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAvailable in 14mm and 16mm thickness to suit your play style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the Elite X?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMost paddles on the Australian market are either budget fibreglass options or expensive imports from the US that take weeks to arrive. The Elite X sits in a different category entirely — premium raw carbon fibre technology, USAPA and UPA-A approved for competitive play, and stocked locally in Australia for fast nationwide delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf you've been playing with a fibreglass or composite paddle and wondering why your spin and control aren't where you want them, the answer is almost always the face material. T700 raw carbon generates significantly more surface friction than fibreglass, which means more spin on every shot — dinks, drives, drops, and resets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16mm — Control \u0026amp; consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e The 16mm core is the most popular choice for intermediate to advanced players. The thicker core absorbs more impact, creating a larger and more forgiving sweet spot. If you play a control-based game from the kitchen line and want to reset balls with precision, the 16mm is your paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14mm — Power \u0026amp; speed\u003c\/strong\u003e The 14mm core is stiffer and faster, transferring more energy directly into the ball. Attacking players who like to drive from the baseline, hit hard volleys, and finish points quickly will prefer the 14mm. The trade-off is a slightly smaller sweet spot, so it rewards cleaner ball striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFace: Multidirectional T700 Raw Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCore: ElasticPP Honeycomb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThickness: 14mm or 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: 225–235g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLength: 42cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWidth: 19cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHandle length: 14cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHandle circumference: 10.8cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eUSAPA approved: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the Elite X for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Elite X suits intermediate to advanced players who want a paddle that can grow with their game. If you're playing regularly — whether social, club, or competitive — and you want to take your spin game and court control to the next level, this is the paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIt's also the paddle of choice for players transitioning from tennis or badminton who want a high-performance option from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Elite X USAPA approved?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the Elite X is fully approved by USA Pickleball, meaning it's legal for all levels of competitive play including tournaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between 14mm and 16mm?\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm gives you more control and a larger sweet spot. 14mm gives you more power and speed. Most players choose 16mm unless they have an aggressive attacking style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does shipping take?\u003c\/strong\u003e All Facolos paddles are stocked locally in Australia and ship within 1–2 business days nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I try the paddle before buying?\u003c\/strong\u003e If you're in Melbourne, you can demo Facolos paddles at Runway Pickleball — Victoria's premier indoor pickleball facility and official Facolos partner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Facolos Australia","offers":[{"title":"14mm \/ Blue","offer_id":51535907094839,"sku":"FAC-PAD-PRO-ELITEX-BLU-14MM","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14mm \/ Green","offer_id":51535907127607,"sku":"FAC-PAD-PRO-ELITEX-GRN-14MM","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14mm \/ Neon","offer_id":51535907160375,"sku":"FAC-PAD-PRO-ELITEX-NEON-14MM","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14mm \/ Orange","offer_id":51535907193143,"sku":"FAC-PAD-PRO-ELITEX-ORG-14MM","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"14mm \/ Pink","offer_id":51535907225911,"sku":"FAC-PAD-PRO-ELITEX-PNK-14MM","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16mm \/ Neon","offer_id":51535907258679,"sku":"FAC-PAD-PRO-ELITEX-NEON-16MM","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16mm \/ Blue","offer_id":51535907291447,"sku":"FAC-PAD-PRO-ELITEX-BLU-16MM","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16mm \/ Pink","offer_id":51535907324215,"sku":"FAC-PAD-PRO-ELITEX-PNK-16MM","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16mm \/ Orange","offer_id":51535907356983,"sku":"FAC-PAD-PRO-ELITEX-ORG-16MM","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16mm \/ Green","offer_id":51535907389751,"sku":"FAC-PAD-PRO-ELITEX-GRN-16MM","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/1744\/6199\/files\/592_web_0000s_0008_neon_7eabca9e-7201-477c-82f9-736faf1bde53.webp?v=1767868222","url":"https:\/\/facolos.au\/products\/elite-x-paddle","provider":"Facolos Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}