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Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 pickleball paddle, front view

Engage

Pursuit Pro EX 12.7

$100$130 list Verified Oct 20, 2026
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Engage's standard-shape control paddle in a thinner 12.7mm build: a 16 x 8 raw carbon face, a polymer core and a limited lifetime warranty.

IntermediateAdvancedControl
Power7.7
Control4.4
Spin9.0
Sweet spot7.3
Hand speed7.0

Scores are estimated from published specs with a transparent formula, not from lab testing.

Who it's for

  • Control players who want a wide hitting area
  • Players who want a thinner, quicker core than the 15.2
  • Players who value a lifetime warranty

Who should skip it

  • You want a long handle for two-handed backhands
  • You want elongated reach

Strengths

  • Wide 8 in face
  • Thin 12.7mm core for quick hands
  • Limited lifetime warranty

Weaknesses

  • Short 5 in handle
  • No published weight

Full specifications

Shape
Standard
Weight
Not published
Length × width
16" × 8"
Core thickness
12.7 mm
Core
Proprietary polymer composite (Control Pro 'Black' technology)
Face
Raw carbon fiber with next-generation inner application layer (Raw carbon)
Handle length
5"
Grip circumference
4.25"
Swingweight
Not published
Twistweight
Not published
Balance point
Not published
USA Pickleball approved
Yes
Warranty
Limited lifetime
Launched
Not stated by brand
List price
$130
Last verified
Oct 20, 2026

Specs checked against Engage's official product page on Oct 20, 2026. This is the thinner sibling of the Pro EX 15.2 and comes in Arctic Gold only. Engage does not publish a weight, and the thickness comes from the product name. Manufacturers change specs and prices; the brand page is the source of truth.

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