We have some great news to share: We recently had two new full foam paddles approved by USAP!
We will have two new full foam series that will both sell for $169.
Each series has a different core and a different surface to provide more choices for players.
They should be available to ship to customers ~ Dec 30th. We were hoping they’d be available for Christmas but unfortunately not to be.
Each series will have three shapes: X, HD, and S. Just one shape of each series has been approved for now, the other 4 will be submitted to USAP mid-December for approval.
MUVN Full Foam series
– Carbon fiber surface
– Unique 3-layer floating foam core: This is similar to the core from the USAP-approved LAZR-16HD Solid Foam paddle that passed in May, but the foam material in the middle layer is different. The outer layers are EPP, which is more elastic and good for ball control. The foam material in the middle layer has a higher density and is harder, which is beneficial for ball speed and power. Overall, it will produce a trampoline effect. We used special glue to bond the core layers and the surface to improve durability.
– Thermoformed sealed edges and foam injected walls around the paddle’s edges
– Handle is honeycomb polypropylene to keep the weight down (similar to Boomstick, Loco, others)
>> 2 color options for each shape. One will have black edge guard and perforated cushion grip (like original MUVN paddles). one will have a gradient edge guard with white flat grip (a replacement perforated cushion grip will be included with each paddle that has a flat grip)
– Play style: Low-tier power to All-court. Great feel with solid power and pop. A bit more dwell time than the LAZR Full Foam series.
1st approved model: MUVN-16HD Full Foam
– Hybrid shape with 5.5″ handle length
– Swing Weight: ~ 114
– Twist Weight: ~ 6.62
– Spin Rate: 2178 RPM
– Weight ~ 8 oz
– Balance point ~ 238
LAZR Full Foam series
– Kevlar-carbon fiber blend surface
– Dual-density full-foam core: EPP full foam core surrounded by softer EVA foam. Has a gap between EPP and EVA to prevent layers from separating over time.
– Edge foam starts at the neck and extends into the handle
– Thermoformed
– Handle is honeycomb polypropylene
>> 2 color options for each shape. Red blend and blue blend
– Play style: Low-tier power to All-court. Bit more pop than the MUVN Full Foam series.
1st approved model: LAZR-16X Full Foam
– Swing Weight: ~ 117
– Twist Weight: ~ 6.46
– Spin Rate: 2178 RPM
– Weight ~ 8.1 oz
– Balance point ~ 243
Pre-orders will be available around Dec 7th, that info will be posted to GRUVN’s socials and will post here as well.
The original plan was for these 6 paddles to be approved first week of June and then work on a power paddle, but unfortunately it took 6 more months to get two of these to pass PBCoR 0.43. Yep, pain in the ass. The next 4 shapes should pass. Will be working on a power paddle for 2026, pretty stoked about that.
Have fun out there, and thank you for the support!
Cheers.
Kevin