Rogue3 Gel-Core
Rogue3 Gel-Core
Rogue3 Gel-Core
Rogue3 Gel-Core
Rogue3 Gel-Core
Rogue3 Gel-Core
Rogue3 Gel-Core
Rogue3 Gel-Core

Players Pickleball

Rogue3 Gel-Core

Sale price$224.99
Edge Guard Color:Black
Swing Weight:Head-Neutral (SW 117)
Pickup currently unavailable at Ferndale (1901 Baltic Way #108)

Rogue3 Gel-Core

Black / Head-Neutral (SW 117)

Ferndale (1901 Baltic Way #108)

Pickup currently unavailable

1901 Baltic Way
#108
Ferndale WA 98248
United States

INTRO PRICE $180!!! (Discount automatically applied in cart)

Due to the high demand, we are waiting on new materials so we can resume production on the Rogue3--but don't despair! We have a selection of discounted cosmetic blemish Rogue3 paddles available here!

Introducing the new Rogue3

The Rogue3 is here! With upgrades and improvements all around, this is one of the few paddles on the market hand-built in the USA and it offers more features than the competition! From the Triple Vibration Damping to the electroplated diamond weave carbon fiber with Ultra-Spin surface, the Rogue3 is built to [out]perform!

KEY FEATURES

We took our best-selling Rogue2 paddle and analyzed every aspect of it to find ways to improve it across the board. What we came up with was the Rogue3! Our all-new Rogue3 paddle features:

  • Electroplated Diamond Weave Carbon Fiber
  • Ultra-Spin Surface Texture
  • 3x Vibration Damping
  • 3rd Generation Gel-Core
  • Full Handle-Length Vibration Damping Throat Reinforcement
  • 360° Shock Barrier Handle
  • 2 Different Swing Weights Available (112 & 117 kg*cm2)
  • Larger Hitting Surface
  • Longer Handle (5-1/2")
  • Thicker Core (16mm)
Rogue3 Pickleball Paddle From Players Pickleball

TECHNICAL SPECS


Weight:

8.1oz (±0.2oz) 

Swing Weight:

112/117

Twist Weight:

6.6
Overall Length: 16-3/8"
Overall Width: 7-5/8"
Grip Circumference: 4-3/16"
Grip Length: 5.5"
Core Thickness: 16mm (nominal)
Honeycomb Material: 3nd Generation Gel-Core, Elastomer-Infused Polypropylene
Paddle Skin: Electroplated Carbon Fiber Diamond Weave with in-molded Ultra-Spin Texture
Country of Origin:

Made in the USA

Certifications:

USA Pickleball Approved

Return Policy:

Limited 30-Day (read details)


DETAILS (TL;DR)

Want to get into more of the nitty-gritty about the Rogue3’s features? Read more about each of the features below.

Electroplated Diamond Weave Carbon Fiber:
Rogue3 Diamond Weave Carbon Fiber
    • This durable and eye-catching woven carbon fiber surface provides the perfect balance of power and control. It gives you the rigidity of carbon fiber with the power of fiberglass.

    • Each of the millions of strands of raw carbon fiber is electronically coated with an alloy, which thickens and stiffens the paddle face to increase ball speed while retaining torsional stiffness for predictability.

Ultra-Spin Surface Texture:
    • We tested countless textured surfaces to find not just the one that felt “roughest” to our hands, but the one that actually “gripped” the ball best. Our findings were quite surprising. In many cases, the paddle surfaces that felt rougher to the touch did not actually grip the ball as well as some that felt smoother. The data backs that up. The surface texture used on the Rogue3 is the maximum allowable by USA Pickleball and in our testing, gripped the ball so well we needed to adjust our test method!

3x Vibration Damping:
    • 3rd Generation Gel-Core: Our award-winning Gel-Core (elastomer-infused honeycomb core) continues to enhance performance in several measurable ways:

      • Larger Sweet Spot

      • Greater Paddle Stability on Ball Impact

      • Reduced Vibrations Transmitted to the Player's Hand

      • Softer Ball Impact Sound

      • In this latest generation, we’re using a higher-density application to further improve the benefits above and now have the ability to place the Gel-Core vibration damping rods in different locations within the paddle face, allowing us to alter the swing weight to meet your specific needs. No other paddle on the market has this ability.

        Learn more about Gel-Core here.

        Rogue3 Gel-Core Cutaway View


    • Full Handle-Length Vibration Damping Throat Reinforcement:

      Rogue3 Throat Reinforcement
      • The carbon fiber reinforcement is designed with a unique rubber-like material that is fused into the composite during layup. This material drastically improves the normally high frequency characteristics of carbon fiber and transforms it into a vibration absorbing component, isolating your hand from the impact of the ball on the paddle face. 
      • This proven-effective vibration damping throat reinforcement has been enlarged to extend the length of the entire handle. The increased span of damping material further isolates ball impact vibrations from your hand.
      • Made of durable and rigid woven carbon fiber, it reinforces the strength of the neck and handle.

      360° Shock Barrier Handle:

      • Between your paddle’s grip wrap and the handle core is a full-circumference layer of injection-molded, vibration-absorbing, flexible foam. This acts to further isolate vibrations before they reach your arm.

      Larger hitting surface:
        • We’ve redesigned the hybrid shape for the Rogue3 to increase and maximize the hitting area.

      Longer Handle:
        • We modified the dimensions of the paddle to provide a generous 5 ½” long handle, to better accommodate those two-handed backhands.

      Thicker Core:
        • The 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core with Gel-Core and the electroplated diamond weave carbon fiber surface make for a paddle with a solid feel, incredible control, and the power you need. 

      USA Pickleball Approved

      USA Pickleball ApprovedThis paddle passes the USA Pickleball specification tests and is approved for use in USA Pickleball sanctioned play.

      Please note that due to the nature of carbon fiber weaves, some minor variations in the weave & sheen are normal, do not affect performance in any way, and are not considered a defect.

      30-Day Return Policy

      If you're completely unsatisfied with your paddle within the first 30 days, you can return it. Read the complete details.

      Customer Reviews

      Based on 53 reviews
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      Lynn Lowry
      A Disappointing Experience

      While this review is for the Rogue3 paddle, it's unfortunately a tale of disappointment from start to finish.
      The raw material unavailability issue was the first pain point. The company cited "raw material shortages" as the reason for significant delays in production and are again citing material shortages as of this review. This lack of planning and consistent pushbacks on release dates was incredibly frustrating.
      Secondly, the lack of any sort of compensation for these missed deadlines was unacceptable. I did receive an email citing the production delays and even responded with a suggestion of offering a small form of compensation for the inconvenience, to which I received no response. As a customer who eagerly anticipated this paddle, I felt completely disregarded.
      Finally, when the paddle arrived after just two playing sessions, the paddle became defective. The paddle face developed a soft spot, so it had either become delaminated, or the core was crushed. This compounded the frustration and left me feeling like I had wasted my money and all the time spent waiting on the paddle to begin with. They did process a refund quickly, so I cannot fault that process.
      The production delays, the absence of any customer appreciation for these issues, and then ultimately producing a defective product are all major disappointments. I cannot recommend this paddle or this brand to other players.

      D
      David Johnson

      Paddle seems to play very light and not have much pop.

      R
      Rick Phelps
      Always Superior Quality

      I've been using Players paddles since the very beginning when you could customize build your own. The Rogue3 is once again another top quality addition from the paddle to the packaging. I tried the paddle yesterday. I'm not sure how it compares to my Rogue2 advanced gel quite yet. It did however have good power and touch.

      K
      Kobbe
      Great feel

      I love the feel of this paddle. I feel like it gives me good control while still packing some punch on power shots. I am very happy with it.

      C
      Charlie Black
      From Elbow Ache to Spin Ace: My Rouge 3 Experience

      I suffer from tennis elbow, so I tried the Rouge 2 paddle—and it completely resolved my elbow issues. Naturally, when the Rouge 3 was announced, I jumped at the chance to get one, especially since I focus on spin and the Rouge 3 is built for it.

      The spin is phenomenal. I’m getting more rotation on the ball, which forces additional errors on serves and returns. To fine-tune the paddle further, I added 3 grams of weight near the lower edges on each side, which helped reduce twist.