ARTI 16mm T700 Carbon Fiber Kristen & Kristy "WOW" Pickleball Paddle - USA Pickleball Approved

Best for players who want control and a paddle that looks like art. Wow is one of five Kristen & Kristy pop-art designs on a 16mm carbon fiber paddle: the 16mm core gives a larger sweet spot and more control than ARTI's 14mm Mastery Elite, the power paddle.

Channel pop-art legend with the K&K "WOW" paddle. Comic-book pop, signature blonde serving up shock and awe — paired with the kind of performance that'll have your opponents saying it too. Bold colors, big attitude, real game.

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: Kristen&Kristy

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

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

DESIGN STORY

The "WOW" paddle channels classic pop-art energy with a blonde girl frozen mid-shock — comic-book style speech bubble and all. Inspired by the legendary work of Roy Lichtenstein, this paddle is for players who want their gear to make a statement before the first serve. Bold colors, signature blonde, unmistakable attitude.

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: the WOW design, one of five carbon fiber paddles in ARTI's Kristen & Kristy pop-art line.
• Art: a classic pop-art portrait with wide blue eyes, puckered pink lips, one raised hand and yellow hair.
• Build: raw carbon fiber face over a honeycomb polymer core; edgeless (no edge guard).
• Size: 16mm thick, 16.34 x 7.5 in, 7.8 to 8.0 oz.
• Feel: 16mm favors control and a soft touch for dinks and resets.
• Suits: comic-book pop-art fans who want a control-leaning carbon paddle.

Questions

Is it tournament legal? Yes, for USA Pickleball sanctioned play. It is on the approved paddle list as Kristen&Kristy.

Are Kristen and Kristy real people? No. They are pop-art characters drawn by ARTI.

Do the five designs play differently? No. Every Kristen & Kristy design shares this build; only the art differs.

Kristen & Kristy or Mastery Elite: which should I choose? Choose a Kristen & Kristy paddle for more control, a larger sweet spot and original pop art. Choose the 14mm Mastery Elite 1.0 for the most pop and speed in the ARTI lineup. Both have a raw carbon fiber face and an edgeless build.

Is it a good gift for a pickleball player? Yes. Each design comes in one build, so there is no weight or grip size to guess: pick the art that suits them. It is on the USA Pickleball approved list as Kristen&Kristy, so it is legal for sanctioned play.