Niupipo Explorer Pro
$59.99
About the Niupipo Explorer Pro
The Niupipo Explorer Pro is a widebody pickleball paddle with a carbon fiber composite face over a 13mm core. It weighs about 7.3–8.1 oz, with a 5.1" grip. Listed price: $59.99.
Listed play style: all-around.
Where to buy: Niupipo direct.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niupipo | $59.99 | In stock | Buy on Niupipo (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
13mm core, carbon fiber composite 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
- 1.3 / 10
- Hand speed
- 9.7 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 9.0 / 10
- Touch
- 1.7 / 10
- Spin
- 2.7 / 10
Bottom 4% of catalog on power
Top 4% of catalog on hand speed
Above the catalog median on forgiveness
Bottom 13% of catalog on touch
Below the catalog median on spin
The Niupipo Explorer Pro in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Explorer Pro | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.7 oz (midpoint of 7.3–8.1 oz) | lighter than 92% | 13 other 13 mm widebody paddles |
| Length | 15.875 in | shorter than 38% (46% same) | 13 other 13 mm widebody paddles |
| Handle length | 5.1 in | shorter than 62% | 13 other 13 mm widebody paddles |
| Weight within Niupipo | 7.7 oz | lightest | 3 paddles from Niupipo |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Niupipo Explorer Pro”. Date added on the list: May 15, 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
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Fila Graphite: 0.05 oz lighter, same core, same shape, $10 cheaper
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Selkirk SLK Evo Power: 0.3 oz heavier, same core, same shape, 0.125 in longer, $20 more