Gen 4 Performance Series — Power Pickleball Paddle

Eclipse

16mm Gen 4 Core · T700 Carbon Fiber / Kevlar · 4 Shape Options · 5.5″ Handle · 8.1–8.3 oz

Description

Fortyfour's flagship power pickleball paddle. Gen 4 core technology, premium T700 carbon fiber or Kevlar-carbon face options, and four shape profiles — Elongated Grip, Elongated Body, Hybrid, and Widebody — so you match the paddle to how you play, not the other way around.

8.1–8.3 oz with an extended 5.5″ handle built for two-handed backhands and full-swing drives.

$275.00

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Gen 4 Core Technology — Built Through Three Generations of R&D

Standard pickleball paddle cores use polypropylene honeycomb — hollow cells bonded between face sheets. Honeycomb works, but energy gets absorbed into the cell walls instead of transferring to the ball. Over hundreds of hours, cells compress and dead spots develop.

Gen 4 solves both problems. The 16mm core maintains its pop and response characteristics long after honeycomb cores start breaking down. Off-center hits that would rattle a standard paddle stay stable and controlled. The result is a power paddle that plays the same way on day one and day three hundred.

The face is where the Eclipse splits into variants. T700 raw carbon fiber delivers aggressive spin texture and crisp feedback — you feel exactly where on the face you made contact, which matters when you're adjusting shot placement mid-rally. The Kevlar-carbon blend on the Elongated Grip variant trades some of that raw texture for increased durability and a faster energy return — more immediate pop on volleys and counter-punches during fast hands exchanges.

Fortyfour Eclipse Gen 4 16mm advanced performance core for explosive power and responsive control

Gen 4 Core

16mm advanced performance core built for explosive power and responsive control. Our most advanced technology.

Fortyfour Eclipse T700 carbon fiber and Kevlar face materials for consistent spin and durability

T700 / Kevlar

Aggressive spin texture grips the ball on contact. Heavy topspin on serves, sharp cut on angled dinks, controlled slice on third-shot drops.

4 Shape Options

Match the paddle to your play style — reach, sweet spot size, forgiveness, and power balance shift depending on which shape you choose.

8.1–8.3 oz

Enough weight to punch through blocks at the kitchen line. Light enough for fast hand battles. Balanced for full sessions without arm fatigue.

Fortyfour Eclipse Series Gen 4 core technology and T700 carbon fiber performance overview

Four Shapes Built for Four Play Styles

Body:
Elongated Grip (EG) — Built for former tennis players and two-handed backhand players. The extended handle gives you leverage on baseline drives and overhead put-aways. Kevlar-carbon face delivers fast energy return for explosive pop at the net.

Elongated Body (EB) — Extended face with a larger hitting zone. The extra surface area gives you forgiveness on off-center shots while keeping the reach advantage of an elongated frame. Suits players who want margin on their swings without giving up court coverage.

Hybrid (H) — Equal balance of reach, sweet spot, and maneuverability. Plays every zone of the court without compromise. For players who change strategies mid-match and need a paddle that adapts with them.

Widebody (WB) — Largest sweet spot in the Eclipse series. Maximum forgiveness and shot-to-shot consistency. Ideal for doubles players who value stability during fast exchanges and want confidence on every contact.

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Specifications

- Series: Eclipse

- Core: Gen 4 (16mm)

- Face: T700 Carbon Fiber or Kevlar (variant dependent)

- Weight: 8.1–8.3 oz

- Shapes: Elongated Grip (EG), Elongated Body (EB), Hybrid (H), Widebody (WB)

- Construction: Advanced performance build

- Play Style: Maximum power and control

- USAP Standing: Not Submitted

Shape Guide

Elongated Grip (EG):

Extended handle designed for maximum reach and enhanced two-handed backhand control. Built for players who demand leverage, precision, and effortless power generation. Features a Kevlar × Carbon face for elevated power, pop, and responsiveness.

Elongated Body (EB):

Extended paddle face with increased surface area, combining the reach of an elongated shape with a more expansive, forgiving hitting zone. Delivers a large sweet spot and extended dwell time for controlled power and consistent shot placement.

Hybrid (H):

The most balanced shape in the lineup, offering an equal blend of reach, sweet spot, and maneuverability. Designed for all-court players who value consistency, control, and the ability to adapt across every phase of the game.

Widebody (WB):

Engineered for maximum forgiveness, featuring an expanded sweet spot that enhances stability and consistency on every shot. Maintains strong power output while providing a highly controlled and reliable feel at a high-performance level.