Description
“With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility”
- Thickness: 16 mm
- Grip Length: 5.3 inches
- Grip Circumference: 4 1/8 Inches
- Weight: 8.0 – 8.3 oz
- Hybrid Kevlar & Carbon Fiber Surface
- Thermoformed
- Foam Injected Walls
- Unibody Construction
Kevlar Max XL
$180.00
- 16 mm | 5.3 in. Grip Length
- 4 1/8 Grip Circumference
- Hybrid Kevlar & Carbon Fiber Surface
- Thermoformed
- Foam Injected Walls
- Unibody Construction
8 reviews for Kevlar Max XL
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Keoni Tengan –
Great power and control I played a game with this paddle today and It is like all the top paddles with a great price. Add weight to adjust to your style of play.
Jolle Pickleball –
Thank You Keoni!!! We appreciate it.
Jason –
I played 2 games with this paddle last night at In Shape. Great power and surprisingly the spin was very good also. Thanks Ken
Jolle Pickleball –
Thanks Jason for taking the time to review. Good to know. We appreciate your time for the review. Thank You!!!
Melchor –
I’ve been playing with this paddle for almost a month now. Paddle has surprisingly nice spin, control and power. I did add weights to my liking. I give this paddle two thumbs up 👍🏽👍🏽
Dylan –
Love this paddle! Just the right amount of control and power, with enough grip for maximum spin. I used my brand new paddle tonight at the courts and was undefeated all night – must be the paddle ! !👍👍👍
Ferd –
The first thing that I noticed about this paddle was the touch. I felt like I could drop the ball anywhere that I wanted. The spin surprised me since the texture wasn’t rough. What won me over was the “Put Away Power!” Groundstrokes are tremendous and overheads are like they are shot out of a cannon. Seriously the most fun paddle that I’ve ever hit.
Jason R. –
The Kevlar Max XL is an amazing paddle! I’m a “placement over power” player and the amount of spin and control from this paddle is outstanding. And what’s better is that this paddle also has a nice amount of pop without being too aggressive and unmanageable. Right out of the gate, this paddle felt like it was already broken in and ready to be unleashed, so I’m super excited to keep playing with it and seeing how much better it gets.
River Andrews –
I’ve been using this paddle for almost 4 months now after switching from a CRBN. The spin and pop from it is awesome, especially at the line. Would recommend
Greg Hansen –
Introduction
During my search for pickleball paddles with Kevlar/carbon weave faces, I discovered Jolle Pickleball, a local company based in Elk Grove, CA. Jolle Pickleball, the only company in the Sacramento area dedicated to selling paddles and gear to pickleball players, is soon expanding nationwide. I decided to try one of their paddles, the Kevlar Max XL, due to its handle being suitable for a two-handed backhand.
Specifications
The company’s website offers limited specifications, but here’s what it provides:
• 16 mm thickness
• 5.3 in. grip length
• 4 1/8 grip circumference
• Hybrid Kevlar & Carbon Fiber surface
• Thermoformed construction
• Foam-injected walls
• Unibody construction
• Grit: Not evident, but does not affect spin capability
While I assume it has a polypropylene core like most paddles, the exact ratio of carbon to Kevlar and the thickness/type of Kevlar are unspecified. However, performance is the key factor.
Performance
I began by testing the paddle with some dinking. I was surprised at how quiet, responsive, and soft it felt, especially given its weave face. It performed excellently for both straight and crosscourt shots.
Next, I tried third-shot drops. Again, the paddle was quiet and responsive. Minimal effort was required to get the ball to float over the net, even with underspin drop shots.
For serves and returns of serve, I managed to hit deep serves with good topspin, despite the paddle not being “gritty.” For returns, I tried various shots, including underspin returns. The paddle offers a nice amount of “pop” without causing the ball to fly off the face.
Overall, I would classify this paddle as a control paddle with slightly more power than typical control paddles.
Price
At $180, the Kevlar Max XL is moderately priced—more expensive than some paddles but less than others. Given the cost of materials like carbon fiber and Kevlar (based on my experience patching whitewater kayaks), I find this paddle reasonably priced.