Model 515 Uni
Swingweight: 107
Twistweight: 6.5
Handle Length: 5.25 in
Grip Circum: 4.13 in
Shipping time: 3-4 weeks build queue, contact us for expediting options
High-precision paddle featuring a classic raw satin finish made out of the strongest T1100 Unidirectional Carbon Fiber.
The Thompson Model 515 - Uni 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, the paddle is equipped with the strongest Toray T1100 raw carbon inner skin and face.
Choose this paddle for faster hand-speed and agility.
Paddle Specs
Dimensions
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Thickness: 14.25 mm
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Construction
Face: Raw Toray T1100 Carbon Fiber
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
I love the great spin, but the power and pop is also there. It is advertised as having a length of 16.5 but it comes up a little short. Add .25 inches to the handle to make it 5.5 inches and I'll be ready to order again!
I'm definitely a paddle nerd so I used dinkbase.com, John Kew's paddle database, the Pickeball Effect paddle database, and every YouTube reviewer I could find to help me select my new paddle.
Requirements: A paddle with tier-1 power, pop and spin. But I didn't want some weird trampolining effect that destroys control, an unpredictable break-in period that makes the paddle play differently each outing, or any foam settling / core crushing that cuts the lifespan to a few months. You know the paddles I'm referencing.
The Thompson Uni 515 is magic. It took me less than 5 minutes to notice that its biggest feature wasn't even something on my list. It doesn't have any dead spots. You can hit the ball right to the edge of the face and the shot is still predictable with no vibration or twisting. I know edge weighting makes paddles much more stable, so I guess that Urethane frame is truly doing something special.
And just in case you're like me and saw a YouTube reviewers mention that the handle is "weird" and he didn't like the buttcap, I'll just say "so what." It literally took me 30 seconds to note that "yes, the handle is more of an oval shape but it fits in my hand just fine." I wrapped it with my favorite overgrip, just like all my other paddles, and never thought about it again.
It's also interesting to see the reactions I'm getting at the court using a paddle that no one has ever seen, especially when they see it in action. If I had a demo paddle I'm sure I could sell quite a few of these, but I think I'm going to have to limit any test runs because I'm not going back to another paddle.
Thank you Thompson -- this paddle is truly like no other. And personally, I love being able to support the ingenuity and craftsmanship it takes to design and construct one of these paddles here in the USA.
Favorite paddle. I bought one and had to get one for my wife.
NV Zone touch and control is amazing. Seems to have great power and control from baseline. Love the patented "No Edge Guard". High quality, durable. Great product, made in USA! Love it.
I own a few dozen paddles, and have tried out just about every common paddle on the market, but the spin and control that my Thompson Uni provides is unmatched. I’ve stopped playing with all of my other paddles and exclusively use the Thompson, furthermore, I’ve already ordered the Twill, and am waiting eagerly for it to arrive.
My only gripe with Thompson is how long it takes for a paddle to arrive, that being said, the wait is worth it.
The 515 Uni is an excellent paddle. The TrueFeel edge is definitely noticeable and makes it seem like the whole face of the paddle is the sweet spot. The carbon fiber is very high quality and imparts a ton of spin on the ball. The paddle is built very well and looks very good. I would definitely recommend this paddle for anyone looking for more power and control.
