Dynasty Pickleball - Q1 2025 Q&A - Gen 3.5 / Gen 4.5 Foam / Power ?
- Scott Dinh
- Mar 19
- 2 min read
1. Are you crazy? Why would you come in and challenge brands that have been open for 75+ years? It’s simply too late & you don’t have a chance! We come from 9 years of semi-conductor manufacturing and we believe we can innovate in this space. “Carbon fiber layering systems” is in our back alley!
2. Okay, so why not make a cheap $50 or $100 paddle then? There’s no risk here. You can’t advance the space if you’re merely moving a product just to move a product. We studied what’s already out there and we improved upon them. Oh, we also added our own flare while doing that, too.
3. What makes a paddle Gen 3.5? Gen 3.5 fixes all of the issues that a Gen 3 paddle has. This includes: excessive moving core, delamination, and dead spots. The previous generation also has issues with the glue from securing the layers loosening up. Gen 3.5 also allows us to put a graphic onto the face without affecting performance.
4. Why is Power important in pickleball? Power is a defining aspect of any sport or anything athletic. We watch sports to be thrilled and to be in awe. If pickleball wants to contend with a major sport like tennis, it has to be entertaining to watch. The current meta of the sport is too focused on dinking & keeping the ball in play. Players are simply not taking risks. I saw a professional match the other day in doubles where the point lasted 2.5 minutes and it was all dinking at the kitchen. I want to commend the players for their patience but this is not good for TV Sponsorship. It’s too repetitive when in doubles the only strategy is for both players to shoot towards the kitchen line to volley knowing the other team will employ the same strategy to engage in dinking. There is no variety here.
5. What makes a paddle Gen 4.5 then? We have multiple prototypes of a fully foam-based core paddle and so far they haven’t achieved the level of performance that we anticipated. The power simply isn’t there. I would say Gen 4 is more designed for spin & control. There is a definite improvement in dwell time, but the carbon fiber outside layer also dictates spin—no matter what, this outside layer will eventually get dull. As for durability, sure the core is less likely to crush but the glue that holds the layers together will eventually break or loosen up with heavy usage. There is no magic glue that can hold all the layers together forever.
6. Where is your $100 paddle you promised? Please be patient. More information is coming soon. It will be worth the wait! We are working on paddle covers & accessories right now. We plan to include the paddle covers with ALL PADDLE PURCHASES for FREE.
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