Details
Long reaching 16-3/8" paddle with 5-1/4" long handle suitable for double-handed backhands, full court coverage, and controllable power. Textured graphite face.
Midweight/Small Grip
Midweight/Small Grip
GAMMA 505 Graphite Paddle
The 505 Graphite Paddle is an elongated offering with a generous handle length to provide enhanced follow-through and power. It combines GAMMA’s textured graphite face, with their NeuCore polymer honeycomb which results in a 5/8" thick core that creates a muted, responsive feel that is aptly described as "controllable power."The 505 Graphite Paddle's weight range is from 7.5 – 7.7 oz., keeping it at a manageable weight despite its extended shape. It has a textured graphite surface which lends itself to spin and ball control, while the 5-1/4" long handle allows for two-handed backhands. The 505 arrives wrapped in GAMMA's famed "honeycomb" cushioned and perforated grip for a moisture-resistant, tacky feel around a thin 4-1/8" handle circumference.
The 505 Graphite Pickleball Paddle by GAMMA is a responsive option that makes it easier to work on finesse shots while maintaining fantastic control.
Actual grip sizes may vary up to 1/8".
Reviews of the 505 Graphite Paddle by Pickleball Central Staff:
"The new GAMMA 505 was introduced at the 2021 Margaritaville USA Pickleball Nationals Championships Presented by Pickleball Central. I got to play the paddle one night for rec play and I really like how this paddle performs. It uses the same core (GAMMA's NeuCore) and face material (graphite) as the GAMMA Shard model, but with a different shape. The handle is longer, and the paddle is slightly longer and narrower overall. The sweet spot moved a little higher on the paddle face and the extra length makes it slightly more powerful.
The feel of the paddle is soft (less feedback) and makes for a very consistent short game. With the shape, I could also feel a little more pop on the drives and overheads. This makes for a good all court paddle. Any player who is a fan of the Shard, Compass, or Hellbender models from GAMMA should check this bad boy out. It borrows a little bit from the best aspects of all those paddles, and puts them together in a very attractive package.
The shape was inspired by GAMMA Pro Players, Lindsey and Riley Newman. Their paddles (Lindsey's Havoc model, and Riley's 206 model are both forthcoming) feature a fiberglass face, so will surely arrive with a bit more pop."
John, Sales Team (4.0 Player)
Specifications
505 Graphite Paddle Technical Specifications
Weight Average: 7.6 ounces
Weight Range: 7.5-7.7 ounces
Grip Circumference: 4 1/8" (Small) Actual grip sizes may vary up to 1/8"
Grip Style: Cushion, perforated, ribbed
Grip Manufacturer: GAMMA Pickleball
Handle Length: 5 1/4"
Paddle Length: 16 3/8"
Paddle Width: 7 3/8"
Paddle Face: Textured Graphite
Core Material: NeuCore Poly Core
Core Thickness: 5/8" (0.625")
Manufacturer: GAMMA Pickleball
Made in the USA
Weight Average: 7.6 ounces
Weight Range: 7.5-7.7 ounces
Grip Circumference: 4 1/8" (Small) Actual grip sizes may vary up to 1/8"
Grip Style: Cushion, perforated, ribbed
Grip Manufacturer: GAMMA Pickleball
Handle Length: 5 1/4"
Paddle Length: 16 3/8"
Paddle Width: 7 3/8"
Paddle Face: Textured Graphite
Core Material: NeuCore Poly Core
Core Thickness: 5/8" (0.625")
Manufacturer: GAMMA Pickleball
Made in the USA
