Model 515 Twill
Swingweight: 112
Twistweight: 6.6
Handle Length: 5.25 in
Grip Circum: 4.13 in
Shipping time: 3 weeks build queue, contact us for expediting options
High-precision paddle featuring a timeless and elegant twill weave carbon fiber exterior.
The Thompson Model 515 - Twill pickleball paddle is made with the finest domestically sourced materials in Michigan USA and is approved by USA Pickleball. Its unique patent pending TrueFeel™ Sidewall Technology creates an edgeless design, resulting in maximum surface area and a larger sweet spot with a fully supported perimeter, reducing vibration.
Additionally, this paddle features a multi-layered carbon fiber skin reinforced with Toray T1100 raw carbon fiber, known for its exceptional strength. Its exterior layer showcases a timeless twill weave carbon fiber, combining durability with elegance.
Choose this paddle for increased power with exceptional precision.
Paddle Specs
Dimensions
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Thickness: 14.25 mm
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Construction
Face: Raw Toray Twill + Unidirectional T1100 Carbon Fiber Backing
Edge: Edgeless TrueFeel™ Thermoset Sidewall
Core: American Made Polypropylene Honeycomb
Handle: Cushioned ergo grip wrap with indexed finger nubs
TrueFeel™ Sidewall Technology
Experience Patent Pending TrueFeel™ Urethane Sidewall Technology that fully surrounds the core of the paddle with a rigid, vibration absorbing urethane sidewall. This construction creates a massive sweet spot with a natural, intuitive feeling and higher accuracy.
American Made Craftsmanship
Every Thompson Pickleball Paddle is proudly made in Northern Michigan, USA.
Our paddles are individually molded using a combination of thermoset sidewall technology and cold pressing to create a superior paddle and improve your game.
Customer Reviews
The face is great! Lots of control. Great spin added a new serve to me repertoire.
Purchased this based on the John Kew Podcast. They didn’t do a long review, but this mixed with the stats this thing has in Kew’s paddle database was enough for me to give it a shot.
Strengths:
* Perfectly weighted. Thompson hit it out the park with the sidewall technology. Swing weight and balance point cant get better. The paddle may look a tad heavy on paper, but even after adding tungsten tape in the handle; it still felt great.
* Excellent spin. American sourced carbon fiber isn't a buzzword gimmick. As a paddle nerd, I have plenty of CF paddles with all sorts of weave and top sheet constructions. The Twill’s grip is amazing. I play 4x week at an advanced level, and I have seen zero wear after a month. I know thats not a ton of time, but I always see white nicks developing on other CF paddles after this timeframe. The ball just grabs so nicely. Able to pit a tremendous amount of shape on the ball.
* Power + Control. This paddle does both beautifully. I have always been a 16mm paddle thickness guy. So with the power stats on Kew’s website, mixed with the slightly thinner core; I was a little nervous. I can report no dinking issues. I did have to adjust to the amount of pop this paddle has though. But not a huge issue. Plus it makes your flicks even more deadly.
Weaknesses
* Handle. I know this is a preference thing, so take this with a grain of salt. Although the ovular shape of the handle helps the twist weight dramatically, it’s just not my favorite in stock form. I decided to take the plunge and remove the heat shrink grip and doctor it myself. I placed tungsten tape along both sides of the urethane sidewall handle. I peeled off the foam ridged butt cap as well. From there, I put a hesacore grip over the weighted bare handle. I then beefed up the butt cap area with over grip to make it thick again but more gradual of a slope. Finally, I wrapped the the entire thing in an over grip (not just the spot wrap I just mentioned). From there, she’s good to go.
* Lack of a paddle cover. At this price point, even a blank blue neoprene cover for $3 on amazon would have been welcomed. Gotta fix that.
Other than that, I love this thing.
I have purchased over 50 paddles every major paddle on the market this is truly the first paddle that I can say does everything well superior spin power and control no other paddle have I ever used covered all three bases they all claim it but don't deliver congratulations to everyone at Thompson pickleball outstanding great paddle my fiance thanks you because I won't need to purchase any more paddles to find the right one thank you again
Very well made and solid paddle. Nice shape and looks sharp. Does everything well! Excellent spin and control. Above average power and excellent pop.
Tout d’abord, la raquette en elle même est belle. Ensuite, c’est un plaisir de jouer avec. Le contrôle de balle est parfait sans pénaliser la puissance des coups. Cette raquette s’adapte à tous les styles de jeu, ce qui est rare. Je ne peux que recommander.
Bravo !
