18K raw carbon-fibre face
An 18K carbon weave skin, not a painted-on layer. Holds bite and pop where cheaper faces glaze flat.
Apex Universal Pro Gen-3
★ 4.8 / 5 · 47 reviews
Regular price
Rs. 21,000.00
Unit price
per
Estimated delivery:
Thursday, June 11
Built and tested in India. Engineered for heat, humidity, and hard court.
Free shipping pan-India on orders ₹999+ · 2–4 days
COD available up to ₹5,000 · UPI / Card / NetBanking
1-year manufacturer warranty · 7-day easy returns
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 orders up to ₹5,000. ID verification at delivery.
Returns: 7-day easy returns on unused paddles in original packaging. Initiate from your account or WhatsApp us at +91-XXXXX-XXXXX. Refunds in 5–7 working days to original payment method.
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
Drag to slice the paddle open. Every layer is here to survive Indian courts and Indian summers, not a spec sheet.
PP honeycomb core
Polypropylene honeycomb, dense and even, for predictable pop across the whole face.
14mm & 16mm options
Same chassis, two cores. 14mm for touch, 16mm for power. One price.
Inside the build
The paddle← 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.
16.42 × 7.4 in shape
Enough reach to drive the ball, balanced enough to stay quick at the kitchen line.
Which one?
14mm vs 16mm: pick your feel.
Same chassis, same 18K carbon face, same KOURTZ build. Two cores, two different games.
14mm
Control · Quick hands
₹21,000
- Core thickness
- 14mm honeycomb
- Feel
- Longer dwell, more touch
- Best for
- Doubles · Volleys · Drops
- Weight
- 225–235 g
- Swing weight
- 109
- Recommended for
- DUPR 3.0–4.0
16mm
Power · Sweet spot
₹21,000
- Core thickness
- 16mm honeycomb
- Feel
- Denser, more pop
- Best for
- Singles · Power baseline · Drives
- Weight
- 230–240 g
- Swing weight
- 115
- Recommended for
- DUPR 4.0+ / advanced
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 | 18K raw carbon fibre | Raw carbon | Raw carbon | Carbon friction |
| Build | Edge-guarded, PP core | Thermoformed | Cold-pressed | Thermoformed |
| Core | 14 / 16mm honeycomb | 16mm | 14 / 16mm | 14 / 16mm |
| Shape | Standard 16.42 × 7.4 in | Elongated | Standard / hybrid | Elongated |
| Weight | 225–240 g | ≈ 226 g | 224–238 g | ≈ 227 g |
| Swing weight | 109–115 | 112 | 110–118 | 114 |
| Built for India | Designed & 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."
From the players
Real players. Real DUPR. Real reviews.
4.8
★★★★★
Based on 47 verified players
Aarjav S.
★★★★★
"Same pop as my old Joola, holds up better in Mumbai humidity, 30% cheaper. Not going back."
Switched from
Joola Hyperion 14
✓ Verified playerRiya M.
★★★★★
"Sweet spot is huge. Forgiving on off-center hits. First paddle I haven't outgrown in 8 months."
Switched from
Wooden paddle (Decathlon)
✓ 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 playerHimapriya J.
★★★★★
"WhatsApp'd customer service about grip size, got a video reply in 20 minutes. Bought after that."
Switched from
Engage Pursuit MX
✓ Verified playerBefore you buy
Questions, 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 4.0+ play.
What's the difference between the 14mm and 16mm?
Same chassis, same 18K raw carbon face. The 14mm has longer ball dwell and more touch (control and quick hands at the net). The 16mm is denser with more pop and a larger sweet spot. Unsure? Most players are happiest on the 16mm.
How does the paddle shape affect play?
The Apex Pro is a standard 16.42 × 7.4 in shape on a 5.47 in handle: enough length to drive the ball with reach, balanced enough to stay quick and forgiving while you build consistency.
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 7-day easy returns on unused paddles in original packaging. Cosmetic scuffs and edge cracks from accidental impact aren't covered. Full terms here.