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Gamma 405 Graphite
7.4–7.8 oz13mm core
$139.99
About the Gamma 405 Graphite
Entry-level Gamma paddle.
Listed play style: balanced.
Where to buy: Gamma direct.
Surface
Textured Graphite
Shape
Not specified
Grip Length
5.25"
Price
$139.99
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | $139.99 | In stock | Buy on Gamma (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
13mm core, textured Graphite face. Pop on demand without giving up the soft game. Best for bangers and tennis converts who want easy putaways.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 1.7 / 10
- Hand speed
- 9.9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- —
- Touch
- 1.7 / 10
- Spin
- 1.4 / 10
Bottom 9% of catalog on power
Top 3% of catalog on hand speed
Bottom 13% of catalog on touch
Bottom 9% of catalog on spin
The Gamma 405 Graphite in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | 405 Graphite | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.6 oz (midpoint of 7.4–7.8 oz) | lighter than 94% (3% same) | 34 other 13 mm paddles |
| Length | 16.375 in | longer than 56% | 34 other 13 mm paddles |
| Handle length | 5.25 in | shorter than 48% (18% same) | 33 other 13 mm paddles |
| Weight within Gamma | 7.6 oz | lightest | 3 paddles from Gamma |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Gamma Sports GAMMA 405”. Date added on the list: Dec 3, 2021.
- UPA-A:
- No matching entry found on the approved list.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
Paddletek Phoenix Genesis: same listed weight, 12.7 mm core (0.3 mm thinner), 0.375 in shorter, $60 cheaper
Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm: 0.2 oz heavier, 12.7 mm core (0.3 mm thinner), 0.375 in shorter, $60 more
Electrum Model E 13mm: 0.2 oz heavier, same core, 0.125 in longer, $30 more
Onix Evoke Premier: 0.4 oz heavier, same core, 0.375 in shorter, $10 more
