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The Franklin Sports DEFY is a fiberglass-faced paddle with a polypropylene core and protective edge guard, approved by USA Pickleball for sanctioned play. The fiberglass surface gives it more pop than a basic composite paddle, while the padded, gripped handle targets comfort over long sessions. It suits recreational and intermediate players who want a legal, durable paddle without paying for a premium carbon model. Owners rate it highly, and the main trade-off is that fiberglass is less forgiving and less spin-friendly than carbon fiber.
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Owners rate the DEFY highly, praising its solid feel, comfortable handle and value against pricier paddles. Most describe it as a dependable step up for casual and intermediate play.
The Franklin Sports DEFY is a pickleball paddle with a polypropylene core and a fiberglass surface layer. It comes in pink.
The handle has a grip and padding for comfort during competitive play. Protective edging around the paddle helps extend its lifetime. The paddle is USA Pickleball approved.
