{"product_id":"the-brazilian-samba-1st-of-the-flag-series","title":"NINJA Samba Caian Matos Signature 16mm Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:inherit;line-height:1.6;color:inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe Samba is the first paddle in NINJA's Flag Series and the signature model of Caian Matos, NINJA's first sponsored player, who took it to a gold medal at the 2026 U.S. Open. Brazil's green and yellow run along the edge and grip, Christ the Redeemer fills the face, and Caian's signature sits near the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe build is serious: a 16mm dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA), a T-700 raw carbon fiber face and an added fiberglass layer for pop. NINJA lists a 112–115 swing weight, so it's quick through the air, and the octagon handle gets a vibration-dampening wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eIt's a hybrid shape at 16.2\" x 7.6\", and NINJA lists it as USA Pickleball approved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:1.1em;border-left:4px solid #C5EA6C;padding-left:10px;\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 18px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace:\u003c\/strong\u003e T-700 raw carbon fiber with a fiberglass layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm dual-density foam (EPP \u0026amp; EVA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip circumference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.9–8.1 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwing weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112–115\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwist weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.65\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagon with vibration-dampening wrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA Pickleball approved (per NINJA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.85em;opacity:0.75;\"\u003eSpecs per NINJA Pickleball Club. Weight varies slightly from paddle to paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NINJA PICKLEBALL CLUB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989770105130,"sku":"sku-52201406922983","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/IMG_8280.jpg?v=1792247898","url":"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/the-brazilian-samba-1st-of-the-flag-series","provider":"Spinwave Pickleball Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}