Engage Pickleball is a pickleball-only manufacturer founded in 2015 in Oxford, Florida. While most paddles are made in China, Engage sources materials and components from around the world but carries out assembly and quality control in the US. This Made in USA approach delivers the kind of performance tour pros trust. Pickleball Lab is Japan's exclusive authorized distributor of Engage.
Engage Pickleball is a pickleball-only manufacturer founded in the United States in 2015. At a time when many paddles were adapted from other sports, Engage redesigned its materials, construction and manufacturing from the ground up purely for pickleball, achieving exceptional spin performance and ball control.
Engage launched in Japan in 2026. Pickleball Lab buys directly from Engage and delivers genuine products throughout Japan. It's the only route to bringing the same gear the pros use to your court.
2015
Engage Pickleball is founded in the US, starting out as a pickleball-only manufacturer with fully integrated Made in USA production.
2018
Releases paddles featuring its proprietary ControlPro² technology, earning high praise on the pro tour.
2021
Launches the Pursuit Pro series with carbon fiber faces.
2026
Pickleball Lab signs on as Japan's exclusive authorized distributor, and Engage launches in Japan.
Why Engage
Why Pickleball Lab Chooses Engage
A Specialist's Commitment
Unlike paddles adapted from other sports, Engage designs its materials, construction and manufacturing processes purely for pickleball. The performance difference that comes from this uncompromising, purpose-built design is something you can feel on the court.
Proven on the Pro Tour
Many top players on America's professional pickleball tours (PPA and APP) use Engage. We bring the paddles chosen by the world's best players straight to courts in Japan.
Made in USA — Uncompromising Quality
While major brands outsource production to factories in China, Engage sources materials and components from around the world but maintains a Made in USA approach, handling assembly and quality control in the US. By managing assembly and QC in one place, Engage minimizes lot-to-lot variation and achieves the precision top players rely on when they take their paddles on tour.
Technology
Engage's Proprietary Technology
Core
ControlPro² Technology
A proprietary polymer core blend precisely controls how the paddle flexes at impact, delivering both spin and control without losing power.
Patented Technology
Face
Carbon Fiber Face
A dense carbon fiber weave grips the ball to generate powerful spin. Used in the Pursuit series.
Pursuit Pro Series
Entry
Amplified Carbon Face
A carbon face technology for the entry-level price range, used in the Encore Pro V3.0. Also called "True Carbon Skin," it's Engage's own design that lets you experience the benefits of carbon even with an entry-level model.
Encore Pro V3.0
Edge
Edge Weight System
Weight distribution built into the edge guard expands the sweet spot and reduces errors on off-center hits.
All Models
Structure & Materials
01
Construction Designed for Pickleball
Every part of an Engage paddle, from the core to the face and edge guard, is designed specifically for pickleball. While many paddles borrow materials and shapes from tennis or badminton, Engage thoroughly analyzed what makes this sport unique — low-bouncing balls, dink battles near the kitchen (non-volley zone), rapid-fire drive exchanges — and pursued a construction that performs at its best in every one of those situations.
Inside the paddle is a proprietary polymer core called "ControlPro²." It precisely tunes how much the paddle flexes at impact, so you can control the ball without losing power.
Polymer core density engineered for both power and control
The current lineup centers on carbon. Even the entry model (Encore Pro V3.0) features an Amplified Carbon Face
Weight distributed into the edge guard expands the sweet spot
Pro Tour Performance
02
The Paddles the Pros Use, Straight to You
Engage Pickleball paddles are used by many top players on America's professional pickleball tours (PPA Tour and APP Tour). For amateur players, performance that meets the demands of the pros becomes a tool that actively helps you improve.
Spin-loaded drives that stay in the court, dinks aimed at your opponent's feet, lightning-quick blocks — Engage paddles deliver in every one of those moments. Many Engage players say that practicing with the same gear as the pros has expanded their tactical options.
Used by multiple pro players on the PPA Tour and APP Tour
Rated among the industry's best for spin generation
Pro-level paddles sold to the public — the very same models
Lineup Philosophy
03
A Lineup That Lets You Step Up from Beginner to Advanced
Engage's lineup offers paddles for every level, from players who have just picked up the sport to heavy players who are on the court three or more times a week.
Engage's official US collections are organized into three tiers: "Encore," "Performance" and "Professional." For beginners, the latest Encore model, the "Encore Pro V3.0," is the ideal choice — a rare option in the industry that brings a carbon face (Amplified Carbon Face) at an entry-level price. Intermediate to advanced players are covered by the "Performance" series (Pursuit Pro1 / Pursuit Pro MX / ProFoam, etc.), while advanced and competitive players are served by the "Professional" series, led by the flagship "X2."
Entry: Encore Series — Encore Pro V3.0 (Amplified Carbon Face, 16mm core, a carbon experience at an entry-level price)
Intermediate to advanced: Performance Series — Pursuit Pro1 / Pursuit Pro MX / ProFoam, etc. (carbon, all-around)
Advanced & competitive: Professional Series — X2 Elongated / X2 Widebody / Pursuit Pro EX, etc. (carbon, top-level spin)
Narrow down the right model based on your play style and goals.
For Advanced
“I want to break down opponents with spin. I'm competitive and serious about my game.”
↓ Our pick
X2
Combines the high spin of a carbon face with the precise control of the ControlPro² core. This flagship model, used on the pro tour, is built for aggressive play. At a light 7.9 oz, it's designed to keep you from tiring out even during long sessions.
“I want a good balance of spin, power and control.”
↓ Our pick
Pursuit Pro
An all-around model that pairs the high spin of a carbon face with the easy handling of the ControlPro² core. Versatile enough to satisfy on both drives and dinks, it's ideal for intermediate players who are on the court two to three times a week. Thanks to the precision of integrated Made in USA production, its performance stays consistent even over long-term use.
“I just started playing pickleball. I want to get a feel for the game first.”
↓ Our pick
Encore Pro V3.0
With an Amplified Carbon Face (True Carbon Skin) and a 16mm core, this is a rare model in the industry that delivers the benefits of carbon at an entry-level price. Its soft feel and generous sweet spot help cut down on mishits, and it's the starting point of an upgrade path: once you improve, you can carry that carbon feel straight over to the Pursuit Pro1. Built to Made in USA quality standards so it lasts, it's the signature paddle of Engage's Enthusiast Line.
What's the difference between gray-market (parallel-import) and genuine products?+
The biggest difference is whether you get warranty coverage and support. With gray-market products, it's hard to get help in Japan even if there's an initial defect, and in most cases there's no point of contact for returns or exchanges. For genuine products purchased from Pickleball Lab, we handle initial defects, grip size consultations and usage support entirely within Japan, under our distribution agreement with Engage headquarters.
How do I choose the right grip size?+
As a general guide, hold your hand palm-up with your fingers extended and measure from the middle of the three horizontal creases on your palm to the tip of your ring finger. For most people this comes out to 4–5 inches, and that length is a good guide to the grip circumference you need. By height, a rough guide is 4 inches (about 10.2cm) if you're under 160cm, 4.25 inches (about 10.8cm) for 160–173cm, and 4.5 inches (about 11.4cm) if you're taller. If you're not sure about sizing, ask us on LINE. Send us a photo of your palm and we'll give you our advice.
How heavy should my paddle be?+
Pickleball paddles generally fall in the 7.5–8.5 oz (213–241g) range, and Engage's lineup is centered on 7.8–8.3 oz. Lighter paddles (up to 8.0 oz) allow faster swing speed and improve spin and control, but they can make it harder to generate power. We recommend that beginners start with a standard weight of around 8.0 oz, then adjust to their preference as they get used to it.
What's the difference between a carbon face and a fiberglass face?+
Face material has a big effect on how the ball comes off the paddle and how it feels. Carbon fiber is stiff, and its surface texture grips the ball (making it easier to generate spin), so it suits aggressive, spin-driven play. Fiberglass, on the other hand, is softer and flexes more at impact, giving you the sense of the ball sinking into the face and making it easier to control. Engage's current lineup is centered on carbon: from the entry-level Encore Pro V3.0 to the competition models X2 / Pursuit Pro EX, all of them use a carbon face (the Encore Pro V3.0's Amplified Carbon Face is Engage's own design that lets you experience the benefits of carbon at an entry-level price).
Are Engage paddles good for pickleball beginners?+
Yes, they are. The "Encore Pro V3.0" features a carbon face (Amplified Carbon Face / True Carbon Skin) and a 16mm core at an entry-level price, making it easy to get a feel for the ball. With Made in USA precision, it will last you a long time, and moving up to the Pursuit Pro1 feels natural as you improve, which is why we recommend the Encore Pro V3.0 as your first paddle.
Official Partner
Japan's Exclusive Authorized Distributor of Engage Pickleball
Pickleball Lab is the only partner in Japan with an authorized distribution agreement with Engage Pickleball. Every product is genuine and imported directly from Engage headquarters, and we provide after-sales support within Japan. Please note that quality guarantee coverage differs for gray-market (parallel-import) products.
