Product Description The Shield Pickleball paddle is built for a player who is a 3.75 and above. Coming in at 16mm thickness, this paddle is built to stand up to anything that is flying at you. The fine grit on the paddle ensures that a player will have no problem generating spin, and the thickness of the paddle allows players to control their pace and power when working in and around the kitchen. Prioprietary Carbon Fiber is used in this paddle as well, softening the response at impact all while creating stability.