Engage Pursuit Pro1 Elongated 12 7mm Pickleball Paddle
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$260
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
feel
Feedback is mixed on this theme lately.
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Thickness
12.0 mm
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- feelFeedback is mixed on this theme lately.
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
What people are saying
easy resetspunchy popheavy topspinbite on cutsforgiving sweet spotsolid vs paceconnected feelclean response
Touch & Control
- The common thread: steady on resets.
- Most feedback points to forgiving on soft touch.
Power
- Drives get heavy without needing a huge swing: quick on putaways.
- The first impression is strong on drives.
Spin
- It tends to feel reliable for cut shots, especially when you need pace without overswinging.
- Players often call out consistent bite on the ball when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
Stability
- In real play, it shows up as forgiving off-center.
- The common thread: trustworthy under pressure.
Feel
- The feel is described as crisp but not harsh rather than harsh.
- Impact feedback tends to be smooth through impact, not buzzy.
Value
- Most feedback points to a strong pick at its tier.
- It tends to feel competitive for the feature set, especially in hands battles at the net.
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