Adidas PB Essnova Carbon ATTK Pickleball Paddle

The Adidas PB Essnova Carbon ATTK (Attack) Pickleball Paddle represents a major technological stepping stone in the brand’s performance lineup. Positioning itself as a highly technical, mid-tier alternative to the flagship Adipower series, the Essnova Carbon ATTK is engineered for advanced-intermediate to tournament players who want the relentless baseline power of a woven carbon face balanced with an added dose of comfort and ball-pocketing touch.

Unlike the hyper-stiff aluminized variants, the Essnova introduces a premium Carbon 3K face layered over a fast-swinging 14.28mm Low-Density Polypropylene core to create a highly responsive, all-court attack weapon.

Performance Profile

1. Carbon 3K Face Dynamic: The defining attribute of the Essnova Carbon ATTK is its premium 3K woven carbon fiber hitting surface. This layout provides an incredibly uniform and crisp sensation on contact. Because it is slightly more flexible than 24K aluminized carbon, it yields a wider, more stable sweet spot and increased "dwell time" to comfortably guide transition resets.
2. 14.28mm Low-Density Core Speed: Beneath the 3K carbon weave sits a specialized 14.28mm Low-Density Polypropylene Honeycomb Core. This core thickness cuts drastically down on aerodynamic wind drag compared to thick 16mm alternatives, granting you lightning-fast paddle acceleration during high-velocity kitchen hand battles while maintaining a distinct, punchy pop for overhead putaways.
3. Elongated Power Geometry: Shaped into an elongated 16.2" times 7.5" silhouette, this paddle naturally pushes its sweet spot into the upper third of the face. This shifts the balance point forward, acting like a structural lever to generate massive head speed and maximum torque on deep third-shot drives and rolling baseline groundstrokes.
4. Spin Blade Sandpaper Roughness: The surface features an integrated, rough sandpaper-format Spin Blade texture overlay. This high-friction coating bites deep into the ball's plastic skin, letting you aggressively load up severe topspin cuts to drive balls downward or carve heavy slice on cross-court kitchen dinks.

Best Suited For

1. Aggressive All-Court Attackers: If you love to dictate points using heavy baseline drives, fast roll-volleys in transition, and punishing overhead slams, the forward leverage of this frame is perfectly tuned for your style.
2. Singles Specialists: The combination of an elongated shape, a head-forward momentum, and a crisp Carbon 3K launch profile provides the exact court coverage and baseline plow-through needed to hit high-velocity passing shots.
3. Players Demanding Power Without Rigid Harshness: Perfect for high-level competitors who want tour-grade power but prefer the softer, less jarring feedback of a 3K weave over ultra-stiff 24K carbon faces.

Pro Tip

Leverage the Upper Face, Soften the Grip: Because the Essnova Carbon ATTK features a shorter, more compact 4.75-inch handle, the physical sweet spot is highly concentrated in the upper portion of the paddle face.

Specifications

• Model Code: PB1AA2U16.
• Colorway: Stealth Exposed Carbon with Red Accents & Iconic White Three-Stripes.
• Paddle Shape: ATTK (Elongated / High Leverage Geometry).
• Paddle Length: 16.2 inches (16 1/5'').
• Paddle Width: 7.5 inches (7 1/2'').
• Core Material: Low-Density Polypropylene Honeycomb (LD PP).
• Core Thickness: 14.28 mm (Crisp Pop & Fast Hand Speed Profile).
• Face Material: Premium Woven Carbon 3K Fiber.
• Surface Texture: Spin Blade Technology (High-Grit Sandpaper Finish).
• Frame Tech: Carbon Reinforced Perimeter Structure (Anti-Twist Stability).
• Weight Range: 7.7 to 8.2 oz (Perfectly Balanced Midweight).
• Handle Length: 4.75 inches (4 3/4'' Short/Compact Power Layout).
• Grip Circumference: 4.125 inches (4 1/8'' Perforated Cushioned Grip).
• Certifications: USAPA Approved (Tournament Legal).