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Q: Are you a manufacture or Trade company?

A: Located in Shenzhen city,Chikoroko Factory is a professional pickleball paddle manufacture and trader with 8 years experiences.

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Q: What ‘s the MOQ of customize logo paddle ?

A: We offer flexible MOQ of paddles, no MOQ if only printing on surface. The MOQ is 100 pcs if we custom logo on other parts or accessories.

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Q: What types of pickleball paddles do you produce?

A: We offer cold press and thermoformed foam injected pickleball paddles. The difference between them is whether we use a mold to form the paddle edge.

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Q: How about the price? Can you make it cheaper?

A: Yes, we hope we can have a long-term cooperation and good business relationship with you. Please advise your order quantity and some other specific requirements, we will check the best price for you.

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Q: What material do you offer for the paddles ?

A: For paddle face ,there are fiberglass, carbon fiber, kevlar, T700/T800, 3K/12K/18K, Flax fiber, new anti-noise material. For paddle core, there are polymer honeycomb, EVA, aramid, Mix-core.

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Q: What are the differences between carbon fiber and fiberglass paddle surfaces?

A: Carbon fiber paddles are typically lighter, stronger, and more durable than fiberglass paddles. They offer better performance in terms of control and touch. Fiberglass paddles, on the other hand, are more affordable and provide a balance between weight, strength, and flexibility, making them suitable for players of all levels.

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Q: How does surface texture affect ball control and spin?

A: Surface texture can significantly influence ball control and spin. A smooth surface allows for better control and touch, while a rough or textured surface creates more friction with the ball, generating increased spin and grip.

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Q: What's the difference between plain woven, twill woven, and unidirectional carbon fiber?

A: Plain woven carbon fiber has a balanced and symmetrical weave pattern, offering good strength and stability. Twill woven carbon fiber features a diagonal pattern, providing more pliability while still maintaining strength and weight balance. Unidirectional carbon fiber has all fibers running in the same direction, resulting in high strength along the length of the fibers but potentially less stiffness in other directions.

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Q: Which paddle surface material is best for beginners?

A: For beginners, fiberglass surface with polymer honeycomb core paddles are usually recommended as they provide a good balance of weight, strength, and affordability. As players progress, they may consider upgrading to a carbon fiber paddle for enhanced performance.

 

Q: Can I customize the surface texture of my pickleball paddle?

A: Yes, many manufacturers, including DinkPickleball, offer customization options for paddle surface textures, allowing you to tailor your paddle’s performance according to your specific needs and playing style.

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Q: How do I choose the right paddle surface material for my playing style?

A: Consider factors such as your skill level, playing style, and personal preferences. If you prioritize control and touch, a smooth surface or graphite paddle may be ideal. If you’re looking to generate more spin and grip, a rough or textured surface might be a better fit.

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Q: If I like your paddle frame shapes, can I make OEM/ODM orders?

A: Yes, we have more shapes. Please contact us by Email/WhatsApp for more information, we will reply you in 24 hours.

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Q: Can I create a new pickleball paddle shape?

A: We can make it according to your details and requirements. Let us know the finished paddle dimensions you want.

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Q: What thickness are available ?

A: Usually 10mm,14mm,16mm, and custom thickness.

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Q: How can you do to increase the spin control of paddle?

A: We advise to add texture on the surface, low texture and high texture. If edgeless paddle, we suggest small grit surface.

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Q: Can we custom the color of the edge guard and handle grip?

A: Yes, we can make customized packing as client’s requirement. So far, we supplied many different package such as colorbox, drawstring bag, carry bag, UPC sticker.

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Q: Can we custom gift boxes?

A: Of course we can. You can ask for die cast from us to design. We can also assist on the designs.

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Q: Do the paddles meet USAPA standard?

A: Yes all the paddles we make can meet USAPA standard, unless you want to customize special paddles. You need to summit 6 paddle for testing.

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Q: What payment method?

A: West Union, T/T to bank account,MoneyGram, for your convenience.

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Q: How about lead time?

A: Normally it is 7-15 working days after receiving your payment,depends on your order quantity and our orders schedule.

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Q: How about delivery time?

A: To United States, by express is about 5-8 working days, by sea is about 21-28 working days. You can choose the shipping method according to your schedule.