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Engage Pickleball Paddles

A pickleball-native brand known for a soft, control-first feel. The range runs from the premium foam-core X2 down through the deep Pursuit Pro1 value line, sold in widebody, elongated and hybrid shapes and two core thicknesses.

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Where Engage fits. Engage builds control-first paddles with a soft, muted feel, and prices most of the range aggressively. The premium X2 uses a multi-density foam core (about $260); the Alpha Pro and ProFoam sit in the middle (about $170 to $200); and the big Pursuit Pro1 line covers the value tier (about $130), sold in widebody, elongated and hybrid shapes, each in a thinner 12.7mm core for more pop or a thicker 15.2mm core for more control. Pick the shape for your game and the thickness for feel. Below are four standouts, then every current model.

The standouts

Two premium foam X2 builds and two from the value Pursuit line, across control, all-court and power.

X2 Elongated 16mm Carbon Fiber

carbon
$259.99
Engage’s premium foam flagship, in the elongated shape.
Feels likeA soft, muted foam core under a micro-weave carbon face, with reach and a stable, planted hit.
Best forAll-court players who want a premium control feel with length and leverage.
Think twiceWant the biggest sweet spot? The X2 Widebody trades reach for forgiveness.
Touch
Power
Forgive
Reach
Core 16mmShape ElongatedHandle 5.5 in
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X2 Widebody 16mm Carbon Fiber

carbon
$259.99
The widebody X2, the most forgiving and control-first build.
Feels likeThe wide 8-inch face and foam core give maximum margin for error and a soft, quiet touch.
Best forControl players and anyone who wants the largest sweet spot and an arm-friendly feel.
Think twiceWant reach and drive instead? The X2 Elongated is longer and livelier.
Touch
Power
Forgive
Reach
Core 16mmShape WidebodyHandle 5 in
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Pursuit Pro1 WideBody 15.2 Carbon Fiber

carbon
$129.99
The value control widebody, Engage’s long-time staple.
Feels likeA thick 15.2mm core and wide body deliver an easy, forgiving all-court hit for the money.
Best forPlayers who want the Engage control feel and a big sweet spot without paying flagship prices.
Think twiceWant more pop? The 12.7mm version is thinner and livelier.
Touch
Power
Forgive
Reach
Core 15.2mmShape WidebodyHandle 5.25 in
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Pursuit Pro1 Innovation 12.7 Carbon Fiber

carbon
$129.99
The tour-shaped power build, long and thin.
Feels likeA thin 12.7mm core and a full 6-inch handle put pace and reach on tap for drives and serves.
Best forBangers and singles players who want power and leverage on a budget.
Think twiceYou give up some forgiveness for it; the widebody builds are kinder on off-center hits.
Touch
Power
Forgive
Reach
Core 12.7mmShape ElongatedHandle 6 in
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Every Engage paddle

All 12 current models we cover, carried by JustPaddles. Green pips read touch, forgiveness and reach; orange reads power. Ratings are derived from published specs, so treat them as a guide, not a lab measurement. Filter by style.

PaddleStyleCoreShapeTouchPowerForgiveReachPrice
X2 Elongated 16mm Carbon FiberAll-court16mmElongated$259.99View →
X2 Widebody 16mm Carbon FiberControl16mmWidebody$259.99View →
Pursuit Pro1 WideBody 15.2 Carbon FiberControl15.2mmWidebody$129.99View →
Pursuit Pro1 Innovation 12.7 Carbon FiberPower12.7mmElongated$129.99View →
Pursuit Pro1 WideBody 12.7 Carbon FiberAll-court12.7mmWidebody$129.99View →
Pursuit Pro1 Hybrid 12.7 Carbon FiberAll-court12.7mmHybrid$129.99View →
Pursuit Pro1 Elongated 12.7 Carbon FiberAll-court12.7mmElongated$129.99View →
Pursuit Pro MX 15.2 Carbon FiberAll-court15.2mmElongated$129.99View →
Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 Carbon FiberPower12.7mmElongated$129.99View →
ProFoam Elongated Carbon FiberControl14mmElongated$169.99View →
Pursuit Pro1 Hybrid 15.2 Carbon FiberControl15.2mmHybrid$179.99View →
Alpha Pro Elongated Carbon FiberAll-court16mmElongated$199.99View →
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