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Pickleball Apes Zen S+

$199.99

Color: Blue

Thickness

16.5mm

Shape

S+ (Hybrid Wide)

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Description

The Pickleball Apes Zen is a next-generation foam-core pickleball paddle designed for players who want serious power without sacrificing feel and control. The S+ Hybrid Wide shape delivers a generous sweet spot, excellent stability, and fast hand speed, making it ideal for everything from powerful baseline drives to quick kitchen exchanges, resets, and dinks.

SILVERBACK GRIT™ features a durable Peel-Ply surface—not a traditional coating, but a thin protective layer bonded directly over the paddle face, similar to a screen protector. This advanced surface is designed to provide 2X MORE SPIN RETENTION VS. RAW CARBON FIBER, helping players maintain aggressive topspin, sharp angles, and reliable bite over extended play. The Zen S+ also features SOFT POWER, delivering explosive power with a softer, more controlled feel than traditional stiff power paddles.

Built with a Triple Density Frame and Diced-Core Technology™, the Zen S+ uses durable foam-core construction engineered for power, stability, forgiveness, and consistent performance. With its combination of power, spin, soft feel, maneuverability, and durability, the Zen S+ is built for competitive players who want a high-performance paddle that can do it all. USAP Approved for sanctioned tournament play.

Specifications

Core: Triple Density Frame with Diced-Core Technology™
Surface: SilverBack Grit™
Paddle Size: 16.2” H x 7.8” W
Thickness: 16.5 mm
Weight: 7.6 – 7.9 oz
Swing Weight: 106 – 109
Twist Weight: 7.0 - 7.2
Grip: Leather Performance Grip
Grip Length: 5.5 in
Grip Circumference: 4.25 in
USAP: Approved (+PBCoR .43)
Paddle Cover Included

Features

SILVERBACK GRIT™

Durable Peel-Ply textured surface designed for long-lasting spin performance. 2X more spin retention designed to retain its textured performance longer than traditional raw carbon fiber.

TRIPLE DENSITY FRAME DICED-CORE TECHNOLOGY™

Multi-density foam construction engineered for power, stability, and forgiveness. Designed to maximize performance without sacrificing feel.

SOFT POWER

Explosive swing-generated power with a softer, more controlled feel.

USAP Approved and Free Paddle Cover