Grip thickness (S, M, L, XL) correlates to hand size or glove size - see photo. Call 0405 182 794 if you have any questions.
GRUVN's CRUZ-16S (Standard shape) is a high-quality, mid-weight, control pickleball paddle featuring a premium T700 raw carbon fiber surface and a wide body shape. It is approved by USA Pickleball (USAPA) for tournament play. Raw carbon fiber paddles provide a grainy textured surface that allows for a lot of spin and enhances control. The combination of this paddle’s raw surface and the thick 16mm core results in a strong, stable paddle with consistent and accurate shots and more control.
Newer Features:
Our brand new CRUZ Control Series is an upgrade on our RAW Control Series. GRUVN was just the 3rd paddle company to make carbon fiber paddles back in early 2022 with our RAW Control Series, and now we are improving on them with our new Gen 1.5 CRUZ Control Series of carbon fiber paddles. The new features include:
• Unibody construction provides a more durable paddle and allows us to make thinner handles compared to the RAW paddles. All CRUZ paddles have the same grip thickness of ~4.125" (same as our MUVN and LAZR thermoformed paddles).
• Foam injected walls around the edges and down through the handle increases the sweet spot and adds control. The CRUZ paddles are not thermoformed like our LAZR and MUVN paddles.
The wide body shape with 8.1" width provides a large sweet spot and room for error, and delivers stability and balance for all aspects of the game, including plays at the net and returning hard shots. Like all GRUVN's wide body paddles, it is a very fast paddle that provides players with an aerodynamic feel and great hand speed. Its 5.4” handle length is long enough for great two-handed swings and extended reaches across the court.
The CRUZ-16S has a 16mm thick polypropylene honeycomb core designed to evenly react to the force of impact and provide precision control, while also absorbing vibration and noise. Polypropylene is the most popular core among pickleball players.
The 3D perforated cushion grip is made of double-layer two-color hand grips. The inner layer is made of sweat-absorbing sponge and the outer layer is made of PU material and uses big air hole design. The grip is very comfortable and the anti-slip and sweat-absorbing effect is of the highest quality.
What is the difference between the CRUZ-16X, CRUZ-16H, and CRUZ-16S paddles?
The difference is the shape of the paddles. The CRUZ-16X and CRUZ-16H are both elongated (paddle length of 16.5") and have a width of 7.375", but the differences are the handle length and face length. The shorter the handle length, the longer the face. The CRUZ-16H has the longest handle length at 5.875" and is loved by tennis players who love the 'whip' the paddle provides. The CRUZ-16X has a handle length of 5.5" and has more control. The CRUZ-16S is a wide body paddle and has more control than the other two paddles, along with a lower swing weight, which is great for quickness during net play.
SPECS
Paddle Length: 15.7”/398mm
Face Width: 8.1”/205mm
Handle Length: ~5.4”/13.5cm
Grip Size Circumference: Can be customised for you from 4 1/8" (S) to 4 3/4" (XL)
Grip: 3D Perforated Cushion Grip (pink underneath)
Weight: Average weight of 8.0 oz (+ or - 0.25 oz)/0.5 lbs/227g
Face/Paddle Surface: T700 Raw Carbon Fiber
Paddle Shape: Wide Bod
Core Material: Polypropylene Honeycomb
Core Thickness: 16mm/0.63”
Honeycomb Cell Size: 8mm/0.3”
Edge Guard: Pink
Swing Weight: 107
Twist Weight: 7.02
USAPA approved for sanctioned tournament play