WILSON Fierce Series 13mm Pickleball Paddles - Grip Size 2-4 1/4

The WILSON Fierce Series 13mm Pickleball Paddles (including the popular Fierce Team 13 and Fierce Max 13 models) are intentionally designed as highly accessible, confidence-building entry points for beginner and intermediate recreational players.

Unlike Wilson's advanced, hyper-stiff carbon fiber series, the Fierce lineup focuses on user-friendly performance, a forgiving sweet spot, and comfortable, effortless depth.

Performance Profile

1. Responsive 13mm Core: By trimming the polypropylene honeycomb core to a thinner 13mm (0.51 inches) profile, Wilson ensures this paddle offers crisp energy return and excellent ball exit velocity. The thinner profile is highly responsive and cuts through the air with ease, making it effortless to push balls deep into the court without having to over-swing.
2. Textured Fiberglass Hitting Surface: The face utilizes a flexible, high-grade fiberglass (composite) skin. Fiberglass naturally acts like a mini-trampoline compared to carbon fiber, providing an injection of "easy power." Wilson adds a light physical texture to this surface to help newer players grip the ball slightly longer to develop a feel for basic spin, cuts, and slice mechanics.
3. Single-Piece Unibody Construction: Wilson molds the handle and the paddle face together as a single continuous structure. This heavily reinforces handle strength, reduces the vibration variability on off-center hits, and yields clean, unfiltered tactile feedback directly to your hand so you can easily gauge your shot depth.
4. Aerodynamic Hybrid Geometry: Molded into an all-around 16" x 8" hybrid layout. It perfectly blends the laterally expanded sweet spot and defensive block control of a traditional widebody with the added length and overhead leverage of an elongated paddle.

Grip & Ergonomics (Grip Size 2: 4 1/4")

The Size 2 (4 1/4 inch) grip circumference is a universally comfortable standard grip size in pickleball, meaning it fits most hand profiles beautifully.

• Hands-On Maneuverability: Wrapped in Wilson’s premium perforated, high-tack factory grip, this handle excels at absorbing hand sweat while maintaining a secure feel.
• Extended Handle Length (5.2" - 5.5"): The handle layout leaves plenty of clearance for modern players who prefer stacking a non-dominant hand to execute stable, rolling two-handed backhand drives from the baseline.

Best Suited For

1. Beginners & New Club Progressors: If you are buying your first proper non-wooden upgrade or stepping away from a basic starter kit, this line builds mechanical consistency without overwhelming you with a hyper-stiff or head-heavy frame.
2. Recreational All-Court Players: Ideal if you want a well-balanced, lightweight, and fast-swinging paddle that handles defensive kitchen dinking and aggressive baseline drives equally well.
3. Value-Conscious Competitors: It offers premium, major-brand construction engineering at a highly approachable price point.

Specifications

• Series Line: Wilson Fierce Series (Beginner/Intermediate Progressive Class).
• Paddle Shape: All-Around Hybrid Geometry (Optimized Power & Forgiveness).
• Paddle Length: 16.0 inches (406.4 mm).
• Paddle Width: 8.0 inches (203.2 mm).
• Core Material: Vibration-Dampening Polypropylene Honeycomb.
• Core Thickness: 13 mm (0.51 in — Stiffer Profile for Easy Depth & Pop).
• Face Material: High-Performance Elastic Textured Fiberglass Face.
• Average Weight: ~8.25 oz / 234g (Solid Midweight Balance for Added Stability).
• Handle Length: 5.2 to 5.5 inches (Model dependent — Two-Handed Friendly).
• Grip Size: Size 2 — 4 1/4 inches (Standard Slim-Medium Profile).
• Factory Grip: Wilson Pro Performance Cushion Perforated Grip.
• Certifications: USA Pickleball Approved (Tournament Legal).