Dunlop AG-THREE v1.0 Pickleball Paddle

The Dunlop AG-THREE v1.0 is the flagship "power" paddle in Dunlop’s high-performance pickleball lineup. Marketed as the tool for "The Aggressor," it is a Gen-4 thermoformed paddle explicitly engineered for intermediate-to-advanced players who look to speed up points, hit deep drives, and dominate fast hands battles at the kitchen line.

Instead of traditional polypropylene honeycomb, the core engineering isolates this model by using a layered foam architecture to optimize raw energy return without completely ditching control.

Core Technologies & Performance Profile

1. X3 Full Foam Core: Rather than utilizing a hollow honeycomb mesh, the AG-THREE relies entirely on layered foam. It features dual high-energy EPP (Expanded Polypropylene) foam layers designed to compress and snap back to deliver maximum pace on drives.
2. Structural Stability: A rigid PMI (Polymethacrylimide) foam center layer gives the paddle core its structural backbone, preventing the paddle from degrading or "going soft" over months of hard hitting.
3. Dwell & Peripheral Control: To ensure that raw foam power doesn’t map into erratic pop, the paddle utilizes a floating core layout wrapped in a dual PU (Polyurethane) and low-density EPP outer ring. This dampens harsh vibrations and expands the effective sweet spot toward the edges.
4. Peel Ply Max Texture: The face features a permanent, resin-fused raw carbon fiber texture cured directly into the T700 Carbon Fiber surface. It is designed to grip the ball heavily at impact, supplying premium spin potential to drop hard-hit drives inside the baseline.
5. Integrated Carbon Handle: Built with a continuous fused carbon handle structure that eliminates the common structural break point where the handle joins the paddle face. This improves handle flex, maximizes plow-through, and heightens tactile feedback.

The Takeaway: The Dunlop AG-THREE v1.0 feels vastly different than a standard 14mm honeycomb paddle. Because of its full foam interior, it features a deeper "dwell time" (the ball sinks into the face) while offering massive head-heavy plow-through. It is highly recommended for tennis converts or baseline drivers who favor a solid, connected feel over a crisp, hollow pop.

Specifications

• Performance Type: Power / Aggressive All-Court.
• Construction: Gen-4 Thermoformed Unibody.
• Core Material: X3 Layered Foam Core (No Honeycomb).
• Core Thickness: 14 mm.
• Face Material: T700 Raw Carbon Fiber with Peel Ply Max.
• Paddle Shape: Standard (Slightly tapered trapezoid power shape).
• Overall Length: 16.0 inches.
• Overall Width: 7.75 inches.
• Handle Length: 5.3 inches.
• Grip Size: 4.25 inches (4 1/4").
• Average Weight: 7.8 – 8.2 oz.
• Average Swing Weight: ~115 (Head-Heavy distribution for maximum leverage).
• Average Twist Weight: ~6.0.
• Approvals: USAP & UPA-A Approved.