{"title":"Paddles","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"chapman-c5-elongated-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"Chapman C5 Elongated 16mm Pickleball Paddle (CURRENTLY NOT USAP APPROVED)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"326\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e This paddle is \u003cstrong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"143\"\u003enot currently USAP approved\u003c\/strong\u003e and is not eligible for sanctioned tournament play at this time. If you require a tournament-legal paddle, please visit the \u003cstrong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"302\"\u003eUSAP Approved Version Preorder\u003c\/strong\u003e available on this site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"326\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eThe Chapman C5 Elongated 16mm is built for players who want explosive power without sacrificing a dense, controlled response. Designed with a modern elongated profile and a performance-driven construction, the C5 delivers stability, feel, and confidence from baseline drives to hands battles at the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"640\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eCore Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eAt the center of the C5 is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"732\"\u003e16mm Dual-Density Floating EPP Foam Core\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by a precision band of EVA foam. This layered internal construction enhances dwell time and energy return while expanding the effective sweet spot. The result is a paddle that feels solid on contact, absorbs vibration, and remains responsive under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eSurface Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eThe face features \u003cstrong data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003ethree layers of raw carbon fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering natural grit for spin generation and a connected feel on every shot. 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