{"product_id":"arti-16mm-t700-carbon-fiber-kristen-kristy-wow-pickleball-paddle-usa-pickleball-approved","title":"ARTI 16mm T700 Carbon Fiber Kristen \u0026 Kristy \"WOW\" Pickleball Paddle - USA Pickleball Approved","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for players who want control and a paddle that looks like art.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wow is one of five Kristen \u0026amp; Kristy pop-art designs on a 16mm carbon fiber paddle: 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\u003eChannel pop-art legend with the K\u0026amp;K \"WOW\" paddle. Comic-book pop, signature blonde serving up shock and awe — paired with the kind of performance that'll have your opponents saying it too. Bold colors, big attitude, real game.\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\u003eEdge guard: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSA Pickleball approved model name: Kristen\u0026amp;Kristy\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\u003eEdge guard around the paddle face\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\u003eHand-drawn pop-art 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 \"WOW\" paddle channels classic pop-art energy with a blonde girl frozen mid-shock — comic-book style speech bubble and all. Inspired by the legendary work of Roy Lichtenstein, this paddle is for players who want their gear to make a statement before the first serve. Bold colors, signature blonde, unmistakable attitude.\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\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat it is: the WOW design, one of five carbon fiber paddles in ARTI's Kristen \u0026amp; Kristy pop-art line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt: a classic pop-art portrait with wide blue eyes, puckered pink lips, one raised hand and yellow hair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild: raw carbon fiber face over a honeycomb polymer core, with an edge guard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 16mm thick, 16.34 x 7.5 in, 7.8 to 8.0 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeel: 16mm favors control and a soft touch for dinks and resets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits: comic-book pop-art fans who want a control-leaning carbon paddle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it tournament legal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, for USA Pickleball sanctioned play. It is on the approved paddle list as Kristen\u0026amp;Kristy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Kristen and Kristy real people?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. They are pop-art characters drawn by ARTI.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the five designs play differently?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Every Kristen \u0026amp; Kristy design shares this build; only the art differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKristen \u0026amp; Kristy or Mastery Elite: which should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a Kristen \u0026amp; Kristy paddle for more control, a larger sweet spot and original pop art. Choose the 14mm Mastery Elite 1.0 for the most pop and speed in the ARTI lineup. Both have a raw carbon fiber face. The Mastery Elite is edgeless; Kristen \u0026amp; Kristy paddles have an edge guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good gift for a pickleball player?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Each design comes in one build, so there is no weight or grip size to guess: pick the art that suits them. It is on the USA Pickleball approved list as Kristen\u0026amp;Kristy, so it is legal for sanctioned play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/arti:agent-facts-v1 --\u003e","brand":"ARTI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68091920580828,"sku":"AR240101","price":77.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/9736\/1116\/files\/306528_a21f1b0c-3cf1-43df-b01a-d5b40481f2a1.jpg?v=1794027508","url":"https:\/\/www.picklesportsco.com\/products\/arti-16mm-t700-carbon-fiber-kristen-kristy-wow-pickleball-paddle-usa-pickleball-approved","provider":"Pickle Sports Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}