Engage Pursuit Pro1 Innovation 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
Max-spin chasersPlayers needing max stability
Typical price
$260
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Strength
spin
Spin is described as solid, but not a standout versus the grippiest faces.
Tradeoff
spin
Spin is described as solid, but not a standout versus the grippiest faces.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Thickness
12.0 mm
Weight
8.0 oz
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
- spinSpin is described as solid, but not a standout versus the grippiest faces.
Tradeoffs
- spinSpin is described as solid, but not a standout versus the grippiest faces.
- stabilitySome feedback suggests the sweet spot feels less forgiving on rushed contact.
What people are saying
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Touch & Control
- Most feedback points to calm and predictable.
- It tends to feel steady on resets, especially when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
Power
- The first impression is easy to generate pace.
- In real play, it shows up as quick on putaways.
Spin
- Players often call out grippy with heavy shape when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
- Rolls and cuts are described as reliable for cut shots.
Stability
- The common thread: stable through contact.
- Most feedback points to forgiving off-center.
Feel
- Impact feedback tends to be connected and clean, not buzzy.
- The first impression is crisp but not harsh.
Overall
- In real play, it shows up as balanced overall.
- The common thread: solid across the court.
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