{"product_id":"modifi-recoil-1-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"MODIFI Recoil 1 16mm Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #111; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #C5EA6C; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 0 0 22px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f3f3f3; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 16px; padding: 26px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eMODIFI Recoil 1 16mm Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore any paddle goes to production, we build a small test run to see how it actually plays. This is that run. The \u003cstrong\u003eRecoil 1\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 16mm hybrid built on a raw \u003cstrong\u003eT700 carbon fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e face and a \u003cstrong\u003e100% EPP foam core\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a horseshoe of EVA foam around the perimeter and TPE added at 5 and 7 o'clock for stability on off-center hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made 7. We're not holding on to them. At \u003cstrong\u003e$49.99\u003c\/strong\u003e you're getting a full-foam carbon paddle for less than most entry-level fiberglass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to try a full-foam carbon paddle without paying $180+ for one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who likes a hybrid shape: more reach than a standard paddle, still quick at the kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA backup or loaner paddle that doesn't feel like a downgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate and up, though the perimeter foam and TPE make it forgiving enough for advancing beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw T700 carbon face.\u003c\/strong\u003e A textured surface that grabs the ball for spin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-foam EPP core.\u003c\/strong\u003e A plush, connected feel with no honeycomb rattle or hollow spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorseshoe EVA perimeter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Firms up the edges so mishits don't die off the frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTPE at 5 and 7 o'clock.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds stability low on the face, where most shots that block and reset land.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid 16.2\" x 7.56\" shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gives you reach and a two-hand-friendly 5.51\" handle without going full elongated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eHybrid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e411mm \/ 16.2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e192mm \/ 7.56\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e140mm \/ 5.51\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e105mm \/ 4.125\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eT700 raw carbon fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e100% EPP foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerimeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eHorseshoe EVA foam with TPE at 5 and 7 o'clock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColorway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eGraphite face with ice-blue dot pattern, red edge guard, blue grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eUSA Pickleball approval pending\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-foam paddles trade some of the pop of a honeycomb paddle for a softer, more consistent response across the face, and that's the idea behind the Recoil 1. The EVA perimeter and TPE inserts add stability at the edges, so blocks and resets stay steady instead of twisting out. The raw carbon face gives you real bite on rolls and topspin drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Buying Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #C5EA6C; padding: 10px 16px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eA 16mm full-foam carbon hybrid from MODIFI's own test run, priced at $49.99. Only 7 available, and there's no restock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Recoil 1 uses the same kind of build as full-foam 16mm hybrids like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gherkin-usa-draco-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color: #0a7d3b; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGherkin USA DRACO Hybrid\u003c\/a\u003e ($179.99): a foam core, a hybrid shape and a 16mm thickness. If you want an established production model with published swing-weight numbers, the DRACO is the move. If you want the foam-core feel at under a third of the price, grab a Recoil 1 while they last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnology Card\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #111; color: #fff; border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c5ea6c; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eT700 RAW CARBON\u003c\/span\u003e is a high-tensile carbon face with natural texture for spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c5ea6c; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEPP FOAM CORE\u003c\/span\u003e is solid foam throughout, so the feel stays consistent edge to edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c5ea6c; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEVA HORSESHOE + TPE\u003c\/span\u003e reinforces the perimeter, with extra mass low on the face at 5 and 7 o'clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's a \"test run\" paddle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a small batch we built to dial in the design before full production. They're built to the full Recoil 1 spec listed above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill there be more?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot from this run. Only 7 were made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it tournament legal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUSA Pickleball approval is pending. Until it's on the approved list, use it for rec play, practice and leagues that don't require a USA Pickleball approved paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it 16mm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The core is 16mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add weight or swap the grip?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. Pair it with MODIFI tungsten tape or Cap Coins to tune the balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeed Help Choosing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if the Recoil 1 fits your game? Take our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spinwave-paddle-finder.onrender.com\" style=\"color: #0a7d3b; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePaddle Finder Quiz\u003c\/a\u003e or hit us up. Real players answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MODIFI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53362583437610,"sku":"MODIFI-RECOIL1-16","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/modifi-recoil-1-white.jpg?v=1793205326","url":"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/modifi-recoil-1-16mm-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Spinwave Pickleball Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}