We operate as a hybrid entity, combining manufacturing and trading capabilities.

Our expertise lies in crafting a diverse selection of pickleball paddles tailored to various skill levels and player preferences. We mainly manufacture cold-press and thermoforming, these two different manufacturing processes. We use premium materials like Glass fiber, Carbon fiber & Kevlar to create different paddles with customizable shapes and sizes, delivering exceptional control, power, and quality for all players. With a capacity to manufacture between 50,000 and 80,000 paddles per month, we are well-equipped to meet your specific requirements.

MOQ for customized paddles can be set at 50, 100, or 500 units, depending on the specific design requirements.

We usually ship from Shenzhen port, and accept EXW, FOB, DDP, DDU trade terms, as well as T/T and L/C payment methods.

Our OEM/ODM services are tailored to help businesses create customized paddle designs that meet their specific requirements. We accommodate low minimum order quantities and support startups, collaborating closely with clients from the initial concept through to final production to bring their ideas to life.

1. Design a pickleball paddle that’s truly your own: Start by choosing advanced manufacturing methods like cold-press or hot-press, premium materials such as fiberglass or carbon fiber, and your preferred shape—elongated, wide-body, or hybrid.
2. From there, customize every detail: colors, graphics, grip styles, edge guards, and even matching pickleballs.
3. Not sure where to start? Simply tell us your target customers—beginners, recreational players, or professionals—and we’ll recommend the ideal paddle solution for you.

Our production process involves 10 professional steps: Gluing, Cold Pressing, Hot Pressing, Cutting, Sanding, Printing, Edge Banding, Grip Wrapping, Heat Shrink Tubing, and final Packaging. Each stage is strictly monitored to ensure premium quality.

We use a combination of Cold Pressing and Hot Pressing technologies. This dual-press process ensures that the honeycomb core and surface materials are perfectly bonded, preventing delamination and ensuring a consistent bounce.

Absolutely! The "Printing" stage of our process allows for high-definition, full-color custom graphics. We use advanced UV printing technology to ensure your logos and designs are vibrant and wear-resistant.

1. Core Material
   Constructed with PP (polypropylene) or aramid/Nomex honeycomb cores, offering an optimal balance of lightweight performance and structural strength.
2. Bonding & Curing Process
   Fiberglass or carbon fiber layers are bonded to the core using epoxy resin and cured under pressure without heat, resulting in lower energy consumption and stable bonding performance.
3. Post-Processing
   Each paddle is precision-cut using CNC machining and finished with edge guard protection to enhance durability and longevity.
4. Market Advantages
   This manufacturing method ensures high efficiency and cost-effectiveness, while maintaining excellent precision and consistent product quality.

1. Thermoforming Process
   A heat-press molding technique is applied to create a unibody structure with fully sealed edges (usually injected EVA material), fundamentally different from the cold-cutting process used in conventional non-thermoformed paddles.
2. Materials & Construction
   Constructed with carbon fiber surfaces and an injected EVA foam edge. The honeycomb core is completely sealed during the thermoforming process before the edge guard is applied, ensuring structural integrity.
3. Performance Benefits
   The sealed construction delivers a lighter yet more durable paddle. The foam-injected edges provide a softer feel and improved control, while enhancing shot precision and consistency.
4. Key Differentiator
   Thermoformed paddles utilize heat-pressed sealing to achieve superior edge protection and structural cohesion, whereas traditional paddles rely on cold cutting, which results in less edge reinforcement and reduced overall feel.
5. Cost & Market Positioning
   Due to the thermoforming (hot-press unibody) process and more advanced material integration, the production cost is typically 2~4 times higher than that of standard cold-pressed paddles. This construction is primarily adopted for high-performance applications, making it the preferred choice for professional players and competitive match use. Leading brands such as JOOLA, CRBN, and Franklin commonly utilize thermoforming technology in their high-end pickleball paddles.

TPU SPORTS NOW USES THE FOLLOWING PP CORE FOR OEM PADDLE:

1. PP Honeycomb Core

2. Gen-5 EPP Solid Core

3. Gen-5 MPP Hybrid Core

THE EPP CORE IS THE NEW TECH SIMILAR TO THE TOP BRAND CALL BOOM-STICK CORE, WHICH IS THE MOST POPULAR AND TRENDED USED FOR MOST OF THE TOP BRANDS' PICKLEBALL PADDLES. AND NOW OUR CORE IS BEING DEVELOPED TO THE 5TH GENERATION. HOW TO CHOOSE A CORE TO OEM YOUR PADDLE, CHECK THIS LINK, AND YOU WILL FIND THE ANSWER: https://www.tpusports.com/blog/what-is-the-best-pickleball-paddle-core

-T700 is a high-strength carbon fiber grade commonly used in advanced sporting goods and composite applications. In T700 is a high-strength carbon fiber grade commonly used in advanced sporting goods and composite applications. In pickleball paddles, carbon fiber can provide a strong and lightweight surface with a responsive feel and good structural performance.
-Yes. T700 carbon fiber is a popular choice for performance-oriented pickleball paddles because of its strength-to-weight
characteristics and ability to provide a responsive paddle surface.

Kevlar, also known as aramid fiber, is ahigh-strength fiber known for its excellent toughness, impact resistance, and
durability. It can be used as a paddle surface or as part of a hybrid composite construction.

A T700 and Kevlar composite paddle combines carbon fiber and aramid fiber within the paddle's surface construction. This
allows manufacturers to tune the balance between stiffness, durability, impact response, and feel.

Titanium composite refers to a paddle surface or reinforcement structure incorporating titanium material into a
composite construction. Its performance depends on the specific titanium layer, bonding process, thickness, and core construction.

EPP stands for Expanded Polypropylene. Unlike traditional hollow PP honeycomb structures, EPP uses an expanded
closed-cell polypropylene structure. EPP cores can be engineered to provide a different combination of power, durability, stability, and feel.

PP honeycomb is a polypropylene honeycomb core widely used in pickleball paddles. Its lightweight cellular structure
provides a balance of power, control, weight, and cost efficiency.

EPP uses an expanded closed-cell structure, while PP honeycomb uses a cellular honeycomb structure. The two constructions
produce different performance characteristics, including differences in power, feel, vibration response, durability, and weight distribution. For a more detailed comparison, see our guide to EPP Core vs PP Honeycomb Core: https://www.tpusports.com/blog/epp-core-vs-pp-honeycomb-core-pickleball-paddle or you can find the answers from our TPU sports blogs: https://www.tpusports.com/blog/what-is-the-best-pickleball-paddle-core

Not necessarily. The better choice depends on the target player and product positioning. EPP can be suitable for
performance-oriented and premium paddles, while PP honeycomb remains a proven and cost-effective choice for many recreational and value-focused products. For a more detailed comparison, see our guide to EPP Core vs PP Honeycomb Core: https://www.tpusports.com/blog/epp-core-vs-pp-honeycomb-core-pickleball-paddle

A premium EPP core is a higher-specification EPP construction developed to provide more refined
performance characteristics. The final performance depends on factors such as density, thickness, surface construction, bonding, and overall paddle design.

Power depends on several factors, including the core material, core thickness, surface material, paddle shape, weight, balance, and construction process. Generally, power-oriented designs can be developed using specific combinations of these factors rather than relying on one material alone.

Spin performance depends on the surface texture, surface material, friction characteristics, paddle construction, and
ball contact. Raw carbon fiber and other textured composite surfaces are commonly used in performance-oriented paddles designed for spin. Additionally, the paddle's grip and overall weight distribution can influence spin potential, allowing players to generate more spin with proper technique and paddle selection.

Paddle shape and construction have a major influence on sweet spot size and stability. Wider-body designs generally
provide a larger hitting area, while elongated paddles can offer greater reach and leverage.

Yes. Paddle thickness can affect power, control, stability, vibration response, and overall feel. Common paddle
thicknesses include 13mm, 14mm, and 16mm, with the best option depending on the intended performance characteristics.

A 14mm paddle can be designed to provide a more responsive and powerful feel, while a 16mm paddle generally offers greater stability and a softer, more controlled response. Actual performance also depends on the core, surface, weight, and construction.

There is no single best weight for every player. Paddle weight affects power, maneuverability, stability, and swing
feel. Many performance paddles are developed around approximately 220–240g, depending on the design and target player.

Paddle balance describes how weight is distributed throughout the paddle. Two paddles with the same total weight can feel very different if their weight distribution is different. Balance affects swing speed, stability, power, and maneuverability.

Swing weight describes how heavy a paddle feels during movement and rotation. It is influenced by total weight, weight
distribution, paddle shape, and balance. It can significantly affect how quickly a player can maneuver the paddle.

An elongated paddle has a longer andnarrower shape, typically providing greater reach and leverage. A hybrid shape
combines characteristics of elongated and wider paddle designs to balance reach, maneuverability, stability, and hitting area.

USA Pickleball approval means that a paddle has been submitted and approved under the organization's equipment requirements
for use in sanctioned competition. Approval applies to the specific paddle model and submitted specifications.

Yes. We can manufacture paddles according to the specifications required for an approval application and support customers during product development. The final approval decision is made by USA Pickleball through its own approval process.

Only if the specific paddle has obtained the required approval and the use of the logo complies with USA Pickleball's applicable rules and authorization requirements.

Yes. TPU Sports can develop paddles around the required dimensions, materials, construction, weight, surface characteristics, and other specifications for customers targeting competitive or tournament markets.

Send us your target market, paddle shape, preferred materials, target performance, estimated quantity, and branding
requirements. Our team can then recommend suitable specifications, prepare samples, and develop the product toward mass production.

There is no single best weight for every player. Paddle weight affects power, maneuverability, stability, and swing
feel. Many performance paddles are developed around approximately 220–240g, depending on the design and target player.

Paddle balance describes how weight is distributed throughout the paddle. Two paddles with the same total weight can
feel very different if their weight distribution is different. Balance affects swing speed, stability, power, and maneuverability.

Swing weight describes how heavy a paddle feels during movement and rotation. It is influenced by total weight, weight
distribution, paddle shape, and balance. It can significantly affect how quickly a player can maneuver the paddle.

An elongated paddle has a longer and narrower shape, typically providing greater reach and leverage. A hybrid shape
combines characteristics of elongated and wider paddle designs to balance reach, maneuverability, stability, and hitting area.

Yes. Paddle thickness can affect power,control, stability, vibration response, and overall feel. Common paddle
thicknesses include 13mm, 14mm, and 16mm, with the best option depending on the intended performance characteristics.

Pickleball paddles are manufactured by specialized sporting goods factories using different materials, core structures, surface technologies, and molding processes. TPU SPORTS
manufactures pickleball paddles in China and provides OEM and ODM production for brands, distributors, and sports businesses.

Yes. TPU SPORTS is a direct manufacturer specializing in pickleball paddles and related equipment. We provide OEM and
ODM services from product development and sampling to mass production.

TPU SPORTS has more than 15 years of overall manufacturing experience and has been developing pickleball products
since 2021.

We manufacture a wide range of paddle constructions, including carbon fiber paddles, Kevlar paddles, titanium composite paddles, fiberglass paddles, EPP core paddles, PP honeycomb paddles,
hybrid paddles, thermoformed paddles, and cold-pressed paddles.

The MOQ depends on the paddle design, materials, customization requirements, and production process. We usually offer 50pcs for higher end paddle per design per size and 200pcs for normal quality like glass filber material. Contact us with your specifications and target quantity, and we can recommend a suitable production solution.

Production capacity depends on the paddle construction, specifications, and order quantity. For OEM projects, we evaluate
the production schedule based on the customer's final specifications before confirming the lead time.

Yes. We recommend developing and testingsamples before mass production, especially for new paddle designs. Sample
specifications can be adjusted based on testing feedback before final production approval.