{"product_id":"model-816-twill","title":"Model 816 Twill","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWide Body Stability. Exceptionally Fast Hands.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 816 Twill is built for players who want a fast, forgiving paddle without giving up stability or finishing power. Its full-width 8-inch shape creates a broad hitting surface, while the low swingweight keeps it exceptionally quick through counters, blocks, and fast exchanges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrueFeel™ Tuned-Mass Sidewall Technology strategically places urethane and mass around the paddle’s perimeter. This stabilizes the face and expands the consistent hitting area, giving you cleaner contact, more dependable resets, and greater control when you do not catch the ball perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lower-density polypropylene honeycomb core produces accessible power and rebound, while the raw Toray twill carbon face and unidirectional Toray carbon backing provide spin, connected feel, and a predictable response. Take pace off and the 816 remains composed. Accelerate through the ball and the power is there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt start to finish in Michigan, the 816 is the Thompson paddle for players who prioritize fast hands, forgiveness, and complete all-court performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eWho it’s for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want the quickest Thompson paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who prefer a familiar, full-width standard shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want a broad sweet spot and dependable off-center performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who value controllable power over a hot or unpredictable launch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Thompson Pickleball","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67395372515632,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/8077\/3936\/files\/M816_Angle_Product_Rev2-2026.jpg?v=1785245721","url":"https:\/\/thompsonpickleball.com\/products\/model-816-twill","provider":"Thompson Pickleball","version":"1.0","type":"link"}