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Engage Pursuit Pro1 Widebody 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
At a glance
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Strength
pop
Feedback is mixed on this theme lately.
Engage Pursuit Pro1 Widebody Pickleball Paddle
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout

What stands out

The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
  • power
    A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
  • pop
    Feedback is mixed on this theme lately.
What people are saying
finishes pointsholds linestable headfeature-packedeasy to trustconsistent
Power
  • The first impression is easy to generate pace.
  • In real play, it shows up as quick on putaways.
Stability
  • The common thread: stable through contact.
  • Most feedback points to forgiving off-center.
Value
  • It tends to feel worth it for the performance, especially when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
  • Players often call out a strong pick at its tier when on resets and dinks.
Overall
  • In real play, it shows up as balanced overall.
  • The common thread: solid across the court.

Phrased for clarity.

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