ARTI 16mm T700 Carbon Fiber "CALIFORNIA" Pickleball Paddle - USA Pickleball Approved

Best for players who want control and original art. The California paddle is a 16mm carbon fiber paddle from ARTI's State Collection: the 16mm core gives a larger sweet spot and more control than ARTI's 14mm Mastery Elite, the power paddle.

Introducing the "CALIFORNIA" paddle from our State Collection. USA Pickleball Approved (USAPA Approved) and featuring a cool mint green design, this high-performance paddle is crafted with carbon fiber for durability and control. West coast cool, court-ready performance.

PADDLE SPECS

• USA Pickleball Approved (USAPA Approved)
• Weight Range: 7.8-8 oz
• Length: 16.34"
• Width: 7.5"
• Thickness: 16mm
• Face: 100% Carbon Fiber
• Core: Honeycomb Polymer Core
• Edgeless: yes, no edge guard
• USA Pickleball approved model name: CALIFORNIA

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

• Edgeless build for crisp, clean contact
• Raw carbon face for serious spin
• Honeycomb polymer core balances power and control
• Original California art on the face — nothing else on the court looks like it

DESIGN STORY

The "CALIFORNIA" paddle bottles West Coast cool. Mint green base, sun-soaked vibes, and the kind of laid-back confidence that lives where the ocean meets the court. Pacific energy, raw carbon build.

RISK-FREE ORDER

• Free US shipping on orders of $70 or more. Ships from Dallas in 1–2 business days and arrives in 3–5.
• 30-day risk-free trial on paddles; items bought at 50% or more off are final sale (see the refund policy)
• 180-day warranty against manufacturing defects

Quick facts

• What it is: a 16mm carbon fiber pickleball paddle from the State Collection by ARTI Pickleball.
• Sold as a single paddle.
• Build: raw carbon fiber face, honeycomb polymer core, edgeless; 16.34 in long, 7.5 in wide, 7.8 to 8.0 oz.
• Art: cool mint green, with surfboards, vintage red cars, sailboats and palm trees.
• One of exactly four State paddles: Texas, New York, Florida and California. Same build; only the art differs.
• Suits a player who loves California and values control and soft touch.

Questions

Is there a Los Angeles or San Diego paddle? The California paddle is the one for Los Angeles and San Diego. ARTI makes no city paddles.

Is it tournament legal? Yes, in USA Pickleball sanctioned tournaments. It is on the approved paddle list as CALIFORNIA.

How does it play? Its 16mm core gives more control and a softer touch for dinks and resets than a 14mm core.

California paddle or Mastery Elite: which should I choose? Choose the California paddle, or any 16mm State Collection paddle, for more control, a larger sweet spot and original art. Choose the 14mm Mastery Elite 1.0 for the most pop and speed in the ARTI lineup.

Is it a good gift for a pickleball player from California? Yes. It puts original mint California art on a carbon fiber paddle designed by ARTI Pickleball in Dallas, Texas, and it is on the USA Pickleball approved list as CALIFORNIA, so it is legal for sanctioned play.