Updated 8 May 2026 · All paddles
Engage Encore EX 6.0
The Engage Encore EX 6.0 is a standard-shape paddle from Engage, built with a 16mm ControlPro polymer composite core and a fibreglass face. Static weight is 7.7oz, grip circumference 4.125", handle length 5". MSRP $130 USD.
Engage's grit surface generates measurable spin. For technical players who use angles.
Full spec table
| Brand | Engage |
|---|---|
| Released | 2023-08-01 |
| Static weight | 7.7 oz |
| Core thickness | 16 mm |
| Core type | ControlPro polymer composite |
| Shape | standard |
| Grip circumference | 4.125" |
| Handle length | 5" |
| Face material | fibreglass |
| Build generation | Gen 3 |
| MSRP | $130 USD |
Tournament approval status
| Organisation | Status |
|---|---|
| USA Pickleball | ✓ Approved |
| PPA Tour | Not listed |
| APP Tour | Not listed |
Approval status is verified against each org's published equipment list. Verify with the primary source before any sanctioned event — use our Banned Paddle Tracker for the live status.
Compared to spec-similar paddles
Three paddles in our database that share key specs with the Engage Encore EX 6.0:
Engage Pursuit MX
16mm core · elongated · 8oz · $200
Six Zero Sapphire
16mm core · standard · 7.8oz · $170
PIKKL Hurricane Pro
16mm core · elongated · 7.9oz · $180
Where to buy
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Related guides
- Best Pickleball Paddles Under $150 — 2026 Spec-Tier List
- What Is Core Thickness in a Pickleball Paddle?
- Banned Paddle Tracker — live USAP/PPA/APP status
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