Most paddles force a trade between power and control. The C5's dual-density core doesn't: a firmer EPP center floats within a softer EVA ring — two foams tuned to work as one for controllable power. The C5 is built around a dual-density floating core — a firmer EPP center suspended inside a softer EVA ring. Two foams, two densities, tuned to work as one: the result is controllable power, with pop when you want it and touch when you need it. Its face is three layers of raw carbon fiber, gritty straight off the mold for natural spin and a feel that won't wear off — there's no paint to rub away. In an elongated 16.5″ shape on a 16mm core, the C5 gives you reach and leverage at the kitchen line and on the drive, in a paddle you can actually place.USA Pickleball approved and backed by our 6-month warranty. Feel the difference. Soft, stable feel from the floating-core design Raw carbon face for spin and touch that won't wear off Elongated reach for controllable power USA Pickleball approved · 6-month warranty Dual-density floating core A 16mm core floats a firmer EPP center inside a softer EVA ring — two densities tuned for controllable power. 02 — FACE 3-layer raw carbon fiber Gritty straight off the mold for natural spin and touch — with no painted surface to wear away. 03 — SHAPE Elongated 16.5″ profile Extra reach and leverage at the line and on the drive, tuned by a 16mm core for control.