Pursuit Pro EX 15.2
Engage · Hybrid
- Power
- 7 out of 10
- Control
- 9 out of 10
- Spin
- 8 out of 10
- Sweet spot
- 9 out of 10
Electrum · $150
Electrum Model E 16mm
Old-school plush control with easy spin — no Gen-3 weirdness needed.
Clearance. Sold while stock lasts, often below the price shown.
Our take
One of those paddles people never shut up about once they try it. The feel is soft and connected in a way modern power sticks can't replicate. On clearance now, which makes it a sneaky steal.
- Best forPlayers who want plush control and easy spin without chasing the latest tech.
- The catchFeels muted and underpowered if you want easy put-away pace. The brand is niche and hard to demo.
Scores
Out of 10.
How it plays
- PowerSneaky good
- 6 out of 10
- ControlCertified menace
- 9 out of 10
- SpinCertified menace
- 9 out of 10
- Sweet spotGreat
- 8 out of 10
For you
- Pop-up safetyGreat
- 8 out of 10
- Arm comfortGreat
- 8 out of 10
- Beginner-safeSneaky good
- 6 out of 10
- ValueGreat
- 8 out of 10
Scores synthesized from independent reviews and community consensus as of mid-2026. We keep refining them as real Noobs (including us) log court time.
Specs
- ElongatedMore reach and power, smaller sweet spot
- 8–8.5 ozthe usual swing
- 5.25" handleroom for two hands
- 16mm corethicker: softer and quieter
- Honeycomb coreThe usual build: crisp, and quieter when thick
- Carbon facemore spin, you make the power
- $150typical price
- USA Pickleball approvedfine for tournaments
Good for
- IntermediateYou can rally and dink
- ControlHit where you aim
- SpinMake it dip
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