{"product_id":"elite-x-widebody-paddle","title":"Pro Series Pickleball Paddle – Elite X Wide-Body Edition (14 \u0026 16mm)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacolos Elite X Widebody 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 Elite X Widebody is the most forgiving paddle in the Facolos range. With a wider face and larger sweet spot than the standard Elite X, it's designed for players who want maximum control and consistency without sacrificing the premium raw carbon fibre technology that defines the Facolos range.\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\u003eBigger sweet spot, same premium technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe widebody shape increases the hitting surface of the paddle, making ball contact more forgiving on off-centre hits. Where a standard paddle might produce a weak or mishit shot when the ball catches the edge, the Elite X Widebody brings those balls back into play cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDespite the forgiving shape, there's no compromise on materials. The T700 raw carbon face delivers the same spin generation and surface friction as the rest of the Elite X range — you're getting premium performance in a more accessible package.\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\u003eWho is the Widebody for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginners\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you're new to pickleball, the Widebody makes the learning curve significantly easier. The larger sweet spot means more successful shots while you're developing your technique, which builds confidence and accelerates improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers coming from tennis or badminton\u003c\/strong\u003e — The wider face feels more familiar if you're transitioning from a racquet sport with a larger hitting surface. It bridges the gap between what you're used to and the smaller standard pickleball paddle shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl-focused players\u003c\/strong\u003e — If your game is built around placement, consistency, and patience rather than power, the Widebody rewards that style. The larger face makes precise dinking and soft game play easier to execute under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoubles players\u003c\/strong\u003e — In doubles, the kitchen line game is everything. The Widebody's forgiving sweet spot is a genuine advantage when you're exchanging fast hands battles at the net.\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\"\u003eShape: Widebody\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\"\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\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\u003eHow does the Widebody compare to the standard Elite X?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Widebody has a larger hitting surface which makes it more forgiving and better suited to beginners and control players. The standard Elite X is slightly more manoeuvrable and better suited to intermediate and advanced players who want a balance of power and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Widebody USAPA and UPA-A approved?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — fully approved for all levels of competitive play.\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 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 Widebody before buying?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — demo Facolos paddles at Runway Pickleball in Melbourne, Victoria's premier indoor pickleball facility and official Facolos partner.\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]\"\u003ePaste into \u003cstrong\u003eProducts → Elite X Widebody → Description → Save.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDone with the main paddles. Ready to do the collection pages next — those will make a real difference to how Google ranks the category pages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Facolos Australia","offers":[{"title":"14mm \/ Neon","offer_id":51535903555895,"sku":"FAC-PAD-PRO-ELITEXWB-NEON-14MM","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"14mm \/ Blue","offer_id":51535903588663,"sku":"FAC-PAD-PRO-ELITEXWB-BLU-14MM","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"14mm \/ Pink","offer_id":51535903621431,"sku":"FAC-PAD-PRO-ELITEXWB-PNK-14MM","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"14mm \/ Orange","offer_id":51535903654199,"sku":"FAC-PAD-PRO-ELITEXWB-ORG-14MM","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14mm \/ Green","offer_id":51535903686967,"sku":"FAC-PAD-PRO-ELITEXWB-GRN-14MM","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16mm \/ Neon","offer_id":51535903719735,"sku":"FAC-PAD-PRO-ELITEXWB-NEON-16MM","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16mm \/ Blue","offer_id":51535903752503,"sku":"FAC-PAD-PRO-ELITEXWB-BLU-16MM","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16mm \/ Pink","offer_id":51535903785271,"sku":"FAC-PAD-PRO-ELITEXWB-PNK-16MM","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16mm \/ Orange","offer_id":51535903818039,"sku":"FAC-PAD-PRO-ELITEXWB-ORG-16MM","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16mm \/ Green","offer_id":51535903850807,"sku":"FAC-PAD-PRO-ELITEXWB-GRN-16MM","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/1744\/6199\/files\/2791_0001_facolos_0179a.webp?v=1768876029","url":"https:\/\/facolos.au\/products\/elite-x-widebody-paddle","provider":"Facolos Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}