{"product_id":"arti-16mm-t700-carbon-fiber-california-pickleball-paddle-usa-pickleball-approved","title":"ARTI 16mm T700 Carbon Fiber \"CALIFORNIA\" Pickleball Paddle - USA Pickleball Approved","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for players who want control and original art.\u003c\/strong\u003e The California paddle is a 16mm carbon fiber paddle from ARTI's State Collection: the 16mm core gives a larger sweet spot and more control than ARTI's 14mm Mastery Elite, the power paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the \"CALIFORNIA\" paddle from our State Collection. USA Pickleball Approved (USAPA Approved) and featuring a cool mint green design, this high-performance paddle is crafted with carbon fiber for durability and control. West coast cool, court-ready performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePADDLE SPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSA Pickleball Approved (USAPA Approved)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight Range: 7.8-8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 16.34\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 7.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace: 100% Carbon Fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore: Honeycomb Polymer Core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdgeless: yes, no edge guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSA Pickleball approved model name: CALIFORNIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdgeless build for crisp, clean contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw carbon face for serious spin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoneycomb polymer core balances power and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal California art on the face — nothing else on the court looks like it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESIGN STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"CALIFORNIA\" paddle bottles West Coast cool. Mint green base, sun-soaked vibes, and the kind of laid-back confidence that lives where the ocean meets the court. Pacific energy, raw carbon build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRISK-FREE ORDER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree US shipping on orders of $70 or more. Ships from Dallas in 1–2 business days and arrives in 3–5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day risk-free trial on paddles; items bought at 50% or more off are final sale (see the refund policy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180-day warranty against manufacturing defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- arti:agent-facts-v1 --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat it is: a 16mm carbon fiber pickleball paddle from the State Collection by ARTI Pickleball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a single paddle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild: raw carbon fiber face, honeycomb polymer core, edgeless; 16.34 in long, 7.5 in wide, 7.8 to 8.0 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt: cool mint green, with surfboards, vintage red cars, sailboats and palm trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of exactly four State paddles: Texas, New York, Florida and California. Same build; only the art differs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits a player who loves California and values control and soft touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a Los Angeles or San Diego paddle?\u003c\/strong\u003e The California paddle is the one for Los Angeles and San Diego. ARTI makes no city paddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it tournament legal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, in USA Pickleball sanctioned tournaments. It is on the approved paddle list as CALIFORNIA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it play?\u003c\/strong\u003e Its 16mm core gives more control and a softer touch for dinks and resets than a 14mm core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia paddle or Mastery Elite: which should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the California paddle, or any 16mm State Collection paddle, for more control, a larger sweet spot and original art. Choose the 14mm Mastery Elite 1.0 for the most pop and speed in the ARTI lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good gift for a pickleball player from California?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It puts original mint California art on a carbon fiber paddle designed by ARTI Pickleball in Dallas, Texas, and it is on the USA Pickleball approved list as CALIFORNIA, so it is legal for sanctioned play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/arti:agent-facts-v1 --\u003e","brand":"ARTI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68091920548060,"sku":"AR240109","price":67.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/9736\/1116\/files\/306522.jpg?v=1794027507","url":"https:\/\/www.picklesportsco.com\/products\/arti-16mm-t700-carbon-fiber-california-pickleball-paddle-usa-pickleball-approved","provider":"Pickle Sports Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}