Engage Pursuit Pro1 Innovation 12.7 Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.1 MPH power, crisp 12.7mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in a elongated shape.
Price: $279.99. Swing weight: 120. Twist weight: 5.9. Weight: 7.9 oz. Power: 56.1 MPH. Spin: 2059 RPM. Core: 12.7mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (65th percentile) for net exchanges
- Heavy swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- Thin core (12.7mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue
- Premium price at $279.99 — more expensive than 88% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 120 and 5.6" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Engage
Pursuit Pro1 Innovation 12.7
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.1 MPH power, crisp 12.7mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in a elongated shape.
Elongated12.7mm coreCarbonGen 1Firepower BalancedPower
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
120
84th percentile
Twist Weight
5.9
18th percentile
Weight
7.9 oz
Core Thickness
12.7mm
Power
56.1 MPH
59th percentile
Pop
36.6 MPH
71th percentile
Spin
2059 RPM
Very High
Balance
244mm
Grip Length
5.6"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (65th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Heavy swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thin core (12.7mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue
- −Premium price at $279.99 — more expensive than 88% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
Singles Players
Swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 120 and 5.6" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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