Raw T700 carbon-fibre face
Toray T700 raw carbon weave, not painted-on grit. An uncoated face that grips the ball for spin.
Apex Universal Pro Gen-3
★ 4.8 / 5 · 47 reviews
Regular price
Rs. 21,000.00
Unit price
per
Taxes included.
14 mm = power & pop · 16 mm = control & bigger sweet spot · Compare in depth
Estimated delivery:
Sunday, July 12
Tuned and tested in India. Free shipping ₹999+ · COD on all orders · 1-year warranty · 7-day exchange
About the Apex Pro
The Apex Universal Pro Gen-3 is the paddle Indian courts deserved. An 18K raw carbon-fibre face over a polypropylene honeycomb core, edge-guarded and built to take Indian heat, humidity, and hard concrete.
A standard 16.42 × 7.4 in head on a 5.47 in handle gives you the reach to drive and the balance to stay quick at the kitchen line. Pick 14mm for touch and quick hands, or 16mm for power and a bigger sweet spot, both at one price and tuned to 225–240 g.
Designed and tested in India, sold direct at roughly 30% under comparable imported paddles, and backed by a 1-year warranty with 7-day returns.
What's in the box
· 1× Kourtz paddle
· 1× Premium overgrip (pre-installed)
· 1× Paddle cover (neoprene)
· 1× Edge guard tape (replacement strip)
· Quick-start guide
Care & maintenance
· Wipe the face with a damp microfiber after each session
· Replace the overgrip every 30–40 hours of play
· Re-tape the edge guard if it lifts; never play with a lifted edge
· Store in the included cover; keep out of car boots in summer
· Avoid scraping the paddle face on hard court; it scuffs the carbon weave
Shipping & Returns
Shipping: Free pan-India on orders ₹999+. Dispatched within 24 hours. Delivered in 2–4 working days to most metros, 4–7 days to other cities.
COD: Available on all orders. ID verification at delivery.
Exchanges: 7-day exchange on defective or transit-damaged paddles — we pay return shipping. We don't accept change-of-mind returns; try a paddle first through our trial programme. Full terms in our Returns & Exchange Policy.
1-year warranty
Covered: manufacturing defects, delamination, core failure, edge guard separation due to material defect.
Not covered: cosmetic scuffs from normal play, edge cracks from accidental impact, modification by unauthorized parties, or use in non-pickleball sports.
Register your paddle within 30 days of purchase to activate.
Look inside
What's actually in a Kourtz
Sliced open so you can see it: a Gen-3 thermoformed build, engineered to survive Indian courts and Indian summers.
Foam-injected honeycomb core
PP honeycomb with EVA and epoxy foam injected around the perimeter: a denser, more even response and a bigger sweet spot, with no dead spots as the core beds in.
14mm & 16mm options
Same chassis, two cores. 14mm for power, 16mm for control. One price.
Inside the build
The paddle
Raw T700 carbon face
PP honeycomb core16 mm · EVA + epoxy foam
Foam edge perimeterSealed by Gen-3 thermoforming
← drag the handle →
Protective edge guard
Absorbs the scrapes from dive saves and hard-court drags so the face stays true.
Reinforced throat
Extra material at the collar, the exact point where most imported paddles crack first.
419 × 190 mm shape
Enough reach to drive the ball on a 139 mm handle, balanced enough to stay quick at the kitchen line.
Which one?
14mm vs 16mm: pick your feel.
Same chassis, same raw T700 carbon face, same Gen-3 thermoformed build. Two cores, two different games.
14mm
Power · Pop
₹21,000
- Core thickness
- 14 mm foam-injected honeycomb
- Feel
- Livelier, more pop
- Best for
- Singles · Power baseline · Drives
- Weight
- 226 ± 5 g
- Swing weight
- 109
- Recommended for
- DUPR 3.5+ · power players
16mm
Control · Sweet spot
₹21,000
- Core thickness
- 16 mm foam-injected honeycomb
- Feel
- Longer dwell, more touch
- Best for
- Doubles · Volleys · Drops
- Weight
- 226 ± 5 g
- Swing weight
- 115
- Recommended for
- DUPR 3.0+ · most players
How it stacks up
Same fight. Different price.
The Apex Pro is built to trade blows with paddles that cost two to three times more. Here is the honest side-by-side.
| Specs | Best value Kourtz Apex Pro₹21,000 | CRBN 1X Power≈ ₹22,000 | Selkirk Vanguard≈ ₹21,000 | Joola Gen-3≈ ₹24,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Face | Raw carbon fibre (T700) | Raw carbon | Raw carbon | Carbon friction |
| Build | Gen-3 thermoformed · edge-guarded | Thermoformed | Cold-pressed | Thermoformed |
| Core | 14 / 16 mm foam-injected honeycomb | 16mm | 14 / 16mm | 14 / 16mm |
| Shape | Standard · 419 × 190 mm | Elongated | Standard / hybrid | Elongated |
| Weight | 226 ± 5 g | ≈ 226 g | 224–238 g | ≈ 227 g |
| Swing weight | 109–115 | 112 | 110–118 | 114 |
| Built for India | Tuned & tested here | No | No | No |
| Warranty in India | 1 yr, local | Import / none | Import / none | Import / none |
| Price | ₹21,000 | ≈ ₹22,000 | ≈ ₹21,000 | ≈ ₹24,000 |
Specs are manufacturer-published approximations and vary by model and batch. Competitor prices are indicative landed/import prices in India and change with duties and exchange rates.
Built for players like"Switched from a Joola Hyperion last month. Apex Gen-3 has the same pop, holds up better in Mumbai humidity, and cost me 30% less. Not going back."
Apex Pro on court
Real players. Real DUPR. Real reviews.
4.8
★★★★★
Based on 47 verified players
Nikhil R.
★★★★★
"Went 16mm for kitchen control. Dinks sit down exactly where I aim them. Resets feel effortless now."
Switched from
Six Zero Double Black
✓ Verified playerKaran S.
★★★★☆
"Tested head-to-head with a Selkirk Vanguard. 90% of the performance at 60% of the price. Edge guard is grippier on dive saves."
Switched from
Selkirk Vanguard Power Air
✓ Verified playerSana F.
★★★★★
"Went 14mm for kitchen control. Dinks sit down exactly where I aim them. Resets feel effortless now."
Switched from
Joola Scorpeus
✓ Verified playerQuestions, answered
I'm new to pickleball. Is this the right paddle for me?
If you're in your first few months, start with the Alpha 16mm: bigger sweet spot, more forgiving, a third of the price of an import. The Apex Pro on this page is the next step up, built for players moving into regular club games and 3.0+ play.
What's the difference between the 14mm and 16mm?
Same chassis, same raw T700 carbon face, same foam-injected core construction. The 16mm has longer ball dwell, more touch, and a larger sweet spot: control when the rally gets fast. The 14mm is livelier off the face, with more pop for drives and put-aways. Unsure? Most players are happiest on the 16mm.
How does the paddle shape affect play?
The Apex Pro is a standard 419 × 190 mm shape on a 139 mm handle: enough length to drive the ball with reach, balanced enough to stay quick and forgiving while you build consistency. Total weight is a tuned 226 ± 5 g.
Can I get a custom grip size or weight?
Every paddle ships with a premium overgrip pre-installed at 4.25 in circumference. Message us on WhatsApp before dispatch if you want it built up or a lead-tape weight kit added, no charge on the grip itself.
Is this paddle actually made in India?
Yes. Designed and tested in India, for Indian heat, humidity, and hard courts, then sold direct to you at roughly 30% under comparable imported paddles.
What's the warranty and return policy?
1-year manufacturer warranty against material and workmanship defects, plus a 7-day exchange if a paddle arrives defective or damaged (we pay return shipping; change-of-mind returns aren't accepted). Cosmetic scuffs and edge cracks from accidental impact aren't covered. Full terms here.