{"title":"Active \u0026 Sports","description":"\u003cp\u003eEngaging in an active lifestyle is essential to keeping you healthy and alert. Get the right gear for your new workouts - whether it is  doing yoga to a YouTube video, having a bike trip around the neighbourhood or just having a quick grocery run. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find something stylish and versatile in this collection to keep your heart pumping and your adrenaline kicking in.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-klosh-elite-t700-raw-carbon-fiber-paddle","title":"The KLOSH \"Elite\" T700 Raw Carbon Fiber Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the pinnacle of pickleball technology. Our paddles utilize advanced \u003cstrong\u003eThermoformed Unibody\u003c\/strong\u003e construction and \u003cstrong\u003eToray T700 Raw Carbon Fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same materials used by elite brands like CRBN and Joola. Whether you are a \"banger\" looking for explosive power or a \"dinker\" seeking surgical precision, our customized series delivers championship performance without the premium brand tax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Players wanting a unique \"feel\" and aesthetic flair with extreme durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imported DuPont Kevlar and Titanium-Silver\/Gold wire woven with 3K Carbon Fiber for a reinforced sweet spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3D Jacquard Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a permanent high-friction surface for consistent spin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e 418mm x 189mm x 16mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Technology Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV Digital Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant, unlimited colors with a smooth touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrosted Sandblast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Added grit for high-traction spin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric Texture (Carbon Weave):\u003c\/strong\u003e Composite texture that maintains friction levels over long-term use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Innovation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermoformed Unibody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike \"cold-pressed\" paddles, our heat-molded process creates a single-piece structure for superior stability and a massive sweet spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull EVA Perimeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encapsulated honeycomb cores with EVA foam edges to increase the effective hitting area and dampen shock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickleball paddle surfaces made from \u003cstrong\u003etitanium\u003c\/strong\u003e, various \u003cstrong\u003ecarbon fibers (3D 18K, T700, T800)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eKevlar\u003c\/strong\u003e, each offer distinct performance advantages, primarily differing in their blend of power, control, spin, and durability. 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