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Pickleball Apes

Known for aramid-blend faces. The Zen S+ is the oddest power curve of the year; the Joy is its sub-$100 foam line.

Based
Wilmington, Delaware
Founded
2023
Lines
Zen S+ · Joy S+ · Pulse
Patents
No patent action known

2 IN THE REGISTER · NEWEST FIRST

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Aug 2026 · $199.99 · Full foam (Gen 4) Zen S+ Pickleball Effect: a genuinely unique power profile. Big on full swings, low pop otherwise. USA Pickleball: approved · UPA-A: not on the list
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Oct 2024 · $199.99 · Honeycomb + foam (Gen 3) Pulse series (V · S · E) A control-first series in a year of power paddles; Pickleball Effect said it added a new, modern flavor to control paddles and later gave the line an all-court award. Reviewers disputed the brand's claim of more power than the Pro Line Energy, but praised the plush feel and stability from the double foam wall. Notable for its aramid-nylon face rather than raw carbon. USA Pickleball: not confirmed here · UPA-A: not confirmed here

EVERYTHING DATED, NEWEST FIRST

  1. Aug 18, 2026 Zen S+ Pickleball Effect publishes its in-depth Zen S+ review ($199.99; release dated August 2026). pickleballeffect.com ↗
  2. Jul 28, 2026 Zen S+ 'Zen Pre-Order Batch 4' listing published on pickleballapes.com (Shopify published_at). pickleballapes.com ↗
  3. Jun 9, 2026 Zen S+ USA Pickleball lists Pickleball Apes 'Zen S+'. equipment.usapickleball.org ↗
  4. Oct 15, 2024 Pulse series (V · S · E) Revamped Pulse line launches; Pickleball Effect review published Oct 25 2024. pickleballeffect.com ↗

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