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A pickleball paddle with novel core characteristics and / or materials, and related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are provided.

A pickleball paddle having an injection molded multi-piece frame surrounding and supporting a hitting face assembly. The frame provides design flexibility to separate control of the paddle stiffness from the playability characteristics of hitting face assembly. Speed of assembly is increased and cost of components are decreased by utilizing an injection molded frame.

An example pickleball paddle may include a handle and a head coupled to the handle. The head portion includes a first plate extending in a first plane, a second plate extending in a second plane parallel to the first plane and a honeycomb arrangement of unit cells between the first plate and the second plate. Each of the unit cells has a centerline extending non-perpendicular to the first plane and the second plane.

A pickleball paddle has a perimeter weighting system to improve performance characteristics and / or to provide swing weighting. The weighting system may include flexible weight strips disposed in recesses formed about a perimeter of the paddle. Alternatively, the weighting system may include slidable weights disposed in one or more channels. The weighting system may further include handle weighting to provide swing weighting. The at least one weight can have a relatively high mass, sufficient to noticeably alter CG of the paddle.

Disclosed are methods, devices, and systems for improved sports paddles that alter and / or reduce impact noise or the perceived level(s) thereof. Such paddles may be used for racquet sports, with the paddle including a handle and a body with a core layer, one or more inner layers and a top layer, wherein the density, compressibility / elasticity, thickness, segmentation, and / or shape of the materials used to form the various layers and / or openings / voids formed therein can be selected and designed to provide a paddle having desired playing characteristics and sound altering properties.

A pickleball paddle including a head portion is disclosed. The head portion includes a first core portion, a second core portion, a first layer, a second layer, and a reinforcing member. The first core potion defines a first surface, and a second surface. The second core portion includes a plurality of sections. At least one section of the plurality of sections has a cross-section that is rectangular. The first layer is disposed adjacent the first surface of the core portion, and is made from a first material. The second layer is disposed adjacent the second surface of the core portion, and is made from the first material. The reinforcing member is disposed in contact with the second core portion, the first layer, and the second layer. The reinforcing member includes a grid structure defining a plurality of open spaces.

A pickleball paddle having an injection molded multi-piece frame surrounding and supporting a hitting face assembly. The frame provides design flexibility to separate control of the paddle stiffness from the playability characteristics of hitting face assembly. Speed of assembly is increased and cost of components are decreased by utilizing an injection molded frame.

The present teachings generally include game paddles such as pickleball paddles. For example, a pickleball paddle disclosed herein may include a first surface, a second surface, and a core disposed therebetween, where the core defines a plurality of gaps that can accommodate one or more fillers, e.g., to provide vibration dampening and / or to otherwise affect performance, comfort, and enjoyment. In an example aspect, a gap is disposed on each side of the paddle near a throat portion thereof, where a first filler is inserted therein. The first filler may be viewable within such gaps—e.g., where an edge guard includes a window for viewing the first filler. A paddle according to the present teachings may have a frame (e.g., a frame that accommodates one or more gaps) or it may be frameless. In some aspects, a frame may also or instead include a filler disposed therein and / or adjacent thereto.

A paddle includes a core and at least one metallic lattice structure coupled to the core.

The present teachings generally include game paddles such as pickleball paddles. For example, a pickleball paddle disclosed herein may include a first surface, a second surface, and a core disposed therebetween, where the core defines a plurality of gaps that can accommodate one or more fillers, e.g., to provide vibration dampening and / or to otherwise affect performance, comfort, and enjoyment. In an example aspect, a gap is disposed on each side of the paddle near a throat portion thereof, where a first filler is inserted therein. The first filler may be viewable within such gaps — e.g., where an edge guard includes a window for viewing the first filler. A paddle according to the present teachings may have a frame (e.g., a frame that accommodates one or more gaps) or it may be frameless. In some aspects, a frame may also or instead include a filler disposed therein and / or adjacent thereto.

A sports paddle for playing paddle type games is provided. The sports paddle is crafted from sustainable wood materials and is formed in a plurality of layered substrate components comprising a first substrate layer and second substrate layer defining the exterior playing surfaces of the sports paddle, as well as a lightweight core structure that enhances playability and reduces strain during use. The core features hollow, recessed, or solid layers optimizing weight distribution and rigidity of the paddle, while optimizing and improving responsiveness, control, and energy return compared to traditional solid wooden paddles. The sports paddle is further structured with dual exterior playing surfaces and customizable handle configurations, ensuring compliance respective sport regulations while catering to both recreational and competitive players.

A pickleball paddle with a centralized core, comprises a plate body and a grip body, the plate body has a core, a frame and two surface layers, the frame is disposed on a periphery of the core, the plate body defines a first ball-striking response part and a second ball-striking response part in corresponding to the core, the first ball-striking response part is located at a central part of the core, the first ball-striking response part and the second ball-striking response part respectively have a first response parameter and a second response parameter different from each other, the two surface layers are spaced apart from each other and respectively assembled on the core and the frame, the two surface layers correspond to the first ball-striking response part and the second ball-striking response part.

A paddle and method for its manufacture. The paddle can be used to play sports like racquetball, pickleball, table tennis, and other similar games. The paddle has a core which is cored out in order to create a gap. The gap is then filled with a filler and can be heated up. The edges of the paddle can then be covered with a frame.

The present teachings generally include game paddles such as pickleball paddles. For example, a pickleball paddle disclosed herein may include a first surface, a second surface, and a core disposed therebetween, where the core defines a plurality of gaps that can accommodate one or more fillers, e.g., to provide vibration dampening and / or to otherwise affect performance, comfort, and enjoyment. In an example aspect, a gap is disposed on each side of the paddle near a throat portion thereof, where a first filler is inserted therein. The first filler may be viewable within such gaps—e.g., where an edge guard includes a window for viewing the first filler. A paddle according to the present teachings may have a frame (e.g., a frame that accommodates one or more gaps) or it may be frameless. In some aspects, a frame may also or instead include a filler disposed therein and / or adjacent thereto.

A pickleball paddle having a perimeter weighting system to improve performance characteristics and / or to provide swing weighting. The weighting system may include flexible weight strips disposed in recesses formed about a perimeter of the paddle. Alternatively, the weighting system may include slidable weights disposed in one or more channels. The weighting system may further include handle weighting to provide swing weighting. The at least one weight can have a relatively high mass, sufficient to noticeably alter CG of the paddle.

A sport game paddle, in accordance with the present disclosure, includes a head comprising a head thickness and including a front faceplate and a back faceplate, each of the front faceplate and the back faceplate have a concave striking surface defined by a continuous curvature. A handle is connected to the head. A frame defines a perimeter of the sport game paddle. The frame includes a head section extending about the head, a handle section extending along the handle, and a transition section joining the head section and the handle section. The head section and the handle section comprise a first frame thickness and the transition section comprises a rib comprising a second frame thickness. The second frame thickness being greater than each of the first frame thickness and the head thickness. The rib is operable to oppose bending and twisting of the head relative to the handle.

The present invention relates to a lead paddle positioning and / or deployment system comprising at least a stylet and a lead paddle, wherein the lead paddle comprises at least one guiding channel and wherein the stylet comprises at least one guiding wire at its distal end, which is configured and arranged to be engaged and / or to be at least partially received in the guiding channel. The present invention relates further to a stylet for a lead paddle system comprising the stylet features. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a lead paddle for a lead paddle system comprising the lead paddle features.

The present teachings generally include flexible pickleball paddles and / or frames thereof. In an aspect, a frame of a paddle includes a region adjacent to a throat portion of the paddle that is thinner than other regions of the frame, e.g., thicker regions disposed along its sides, top, and / or handle. The lack of material in this portion of the frame—e.g., disposed directly above the handle—may provide advantageous flexing of the paddle during play (e.g., how fast the paddle can return to the original shape after being flexed), improving power characteristics, control, feel, responsiveness, and / or the like. Moreover, a gap formed by the lack of material in this portion of the frame can provide a region for enhanced weight control (e.g., by filling the gap with a weighted material), and / or for enhanced sound or vibration control (e.g., by filling the gap with a sound dampening and / or vibration dampening material).

The present teachings generally include game paddles such as pickleball paddles. For example, a pickleball paddle disclosed herein may include a first surface, a second surface, and a core disposed therebetween, where the core defines a plurality of gaps that can accommodate one or more fillers, e.g., to provide vibration dampening and / or to otherwise affect performance, comfort, and enjoyment. In some aspects, a frame may also or instead include a filler disposed therein and / or adjacent thereto.

A pickleball paddle including a handle portion and a head portion is disclosed. The head portion is operably connected to the handle portion and includes a core portion, a first layer, a second layer, and a reinforcing member. The core portion defines an edge, a first surface, and a second surface. The first layer is disposed adjacent the first surface of the core portion and is made from a first material. The second layer is disposed adjacent the second surface of the core portion, is parallel to the first layer, and is made from the first material. The reinforcing member is disposed within the core portion and is in contact with the first layer and the second layer. A first section of the reinforcing member is oriented at a non-perpendicular angle relative to the first layer.

The present disclosure relates to a pickleball paddle. The pickleball paddle includes a head connected to a handle. The head includes a core having two opposite sides and a paddle surface is removably disposed on both opposite sides of the core. An adhesive layer is interposed between the paddle surface and each side of the core. A user can select and attach various paddle surfaces on the two opposite sides of the core according to the requirements of the user and can replace the paddle surface. Further, the pickleball paddle has the added advantage that it can effectively reduce sound levels while playing.

An example pickleball paddle comprises a handle, and a striking blade connected to the handle. The striking blade comprises a core component layer, a first face sheet layer, a second face sheet layer, a first number of third layers arranged between the first face sheet layer and the core component layer, and a second number of fourth layers arranged between the second face sheet layer and the core component layer. The first number is an integer that is one or greater and the second number is an integer that is zero or greater. A thickness of the core component layer is greater than each of a thickness of the first number of the third layers and, if one or more of the fourth layers are arranged between the second face sheet layer and the core component layer, a thickness of the second number of the fourth layers.

A pickleball paddle with novel core characteristics and / or materials, and related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are provided.

The present teachings generally include sound dampening devices, systems, kits, and methods for pickleball and the like. In an aspect, a pickleball paddle includes one or more layers having sound dampening properties. In another aspect, a paddle accessory featuring one or more sound dampening materials may be engaged with a pickleball paddle to enable quieter play using the paddle. In yet another aspect, a ball for pickleball play includes one or more layers having sound dampening properties. And, in another aspect, an accessory featuring one or more sound dampening materials may be engaged with a ball to enable quieter play using the ball.

A sound-dampening pad for a paddle used in a paddle sport that uses a ball, the pad including a cushion material disposed on a first side of the pad; an adhesive disposed on a second side of the pad configured to attach the pad the paddle; wherein the cushion material reduces the sound of the paddle striking the ball.

The present teachings generally include flexible pickleball paddles and / or frames thereof. In an aspect, a frame of a paddle includes a region adjacent to a throat portion of the paddle that is thinner than other regions of the frame, e.g., thicker regions disposed along its sides, top, and / or handle. The lack of material in this portion of the frame — e.g.. disposed directly above the handle — may provide advantageous flexing of the paddle during play (e.g., how fast the paddle can return to the original shape after being flexed), improving power characteristics, control, feel, responsiveness, and / or the like. Moreover, a gap formed by the lack of material in this portion of the frame can provide a region for enhanced weight control (e.g., by filling the gap with a weighted material), and / or for enhanced sound or vibration control (e.g., by filling the gap with a sound dampening and / or vibration dampening material).

A pickleball training paddle and method may include a paddle having a playing surface with a reduced area and a training ball made from a rubber-like material.

The present teachings generally include sound dampening devices, systems, kits, and methods for pickleball and the like. In an aspect, a pickleball paddle includes one or more layers having sound dampening properties. In another aspect, a paddle accessory featuring one or more sound dampening materials may be engaged with a pickleball paddle to enable quieter play using the paddle. In yet another aspect, a ball for pickleball play includes one or more layers having sound dampening properties. And, in another aspect, an accessory featuring one or more sound dampening materials may be engaged with a ball to enable quieter play using the ball.

The turning wheel comprises a connecting frame, first rotating discs are arranged on the two sides of the connecting frame, the first rotating discs are rotationally connected to the connecting frame, and a second rotating disc is arranged on the side face, away from the other first rotating disc, of each first rotating disc; a plurality of first paddles are arranged on the first rotating disc and distributed around the axis of the first rotating disc in a circumferential array mode, a plurality of second paddles are arranged on the outer circumferential wall of the second rotating disc, the multiple second paddles are arranged around the axis of the second rotating disc in a circumferential array mode, and the second paddles are arranged on the outer circumferential wall of the second rotating disc in a circumferential array mode. And the first paddle and the second paddle are arranged in an inclined manner. The turning device has the effect of improving the turning effect.

The present teachings generally include game paddles such as pickleball paddles. For example, a pickleball paddle disclosed herein may include a first surface, a second surface, and a core disposed therebetween, where the core defines a plurality of gaps that can accommodate one or more fillers, e.g., to provide vibration dampening and / or to otherwise affect performance, comfort, and enjoyment. In some aspects, a frame may also or instead include a filler disposed therein and / or adjacent thereto.