{"product_id":"engage-encore-blade","title":"Engage Encore Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003eEngage is expanding the boundaries of paddle design with the new Blade design. Extra long (17″) and a little narrower. The Blade passes the USAPA standards for tournament play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the point? If you could use a little extra reach at the net, on ground strokes, or for high lobs that you want to smash the Blade might be the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngage has maximized the sweetspot in the Blade to extend as far as possible to the edge of the paddle. This results in a sweetspot similar to some other regular shaped paddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst impressions when on the court were positive. Definitely the narrower width took a little while to get used to but after a short time the longer length seemed to help with adding more torque onto to the shots and the reach was a definite benefit. The paddle has a more solid stable feel as compared to the Encore Pro or Encore models. It felt thicker than the Pro\/Encore which helped it feel comfortable as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore: Specialized Polyprophylene \/ Polymer Honeycomb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace: Proprietary Fiberglass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.9 – 8.3 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 17″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 6 1\/2″ inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor:  Traditional all ‘white’ with blue label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSAPA Listed and Approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarranty – All Engage Encore paddles have a fantastic warranty –\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime warranty against manufacturer defects (normal wear and tear, abuse and negligence is not covered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-year no ‘dead-spot’ guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e; Power : 4 out of 5  |  Control: 3.5 out of 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance rating is a tool to compare the paddles we sell at Racquet Science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a combination of our playing experience with each paddle as well as the technical specifications that make up the individual paddles. Weight, balance, and materials all play a part in how the paddle performs on the court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRatings are based on a scale of 1 to 5.  1 being the lowest, 5 the best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would love to hear your feedback on your experience with the product. Be sure to write a review and share with the community.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Engage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21590138912886,"sku":"681075","price":129.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/1315\/3654\/products\/encore-blade-black.gif?v=1596397060","url":"https:\/\/racquetscience.ca\/products\/engage-encore-blade","provider":"Racquet Science","version":"1.0","type":"link"}