Roore Gen 4 Elongated Paddle

I really like this paddle so far. It feels solid in my hand and is comfortable to swing, even when I play for a while. The longer shape is helpful because it gives me a little extra reach when I am trying to return a shot. I also like the 16 millimeter thickness because it gives me a nice balance of control and power. The carbon fiber surface has a good feel, and the paddle responds well when I make contact with the ball. I have found it useful for both casual games with friends and more competitive matches. It feels sturdy without being too bulky, and I like that I can swing it comfortably without feeling like I am working too hard. For me, a paddle that feels good in my hand makes a big difference during a game. Overall, I am happy with the design and feel of this one. It is a solid option for anyone who plays regularly and wants a paddle that offers good reach, control, and a comfortable feel on the court.

I’ve been playing with this Gen 4 foam pickleball paddle and I’m really impressed so far. I’m a 4.0 DUPR player and have played most of my pickleball with the Six Zero Double Black Diamond control paddle. While I’ve always liked that paddle, I’ve felt it was lacking a little in power. I tried this paddle out in open play and ended up winning every game I played.It offered a great combination of control and power, with noticeably more pop than my older Gen 2 paddle. The durable grit also felt great, and I was pleasantly surprised that I ended up playing the whole night with it, instead of switching back after just one game. Overall, I think this is a great paddle for the price. It has a nice black design, and the included neoprene paddle cover is a nice bonus. I like that it offers a good balance of control, power, and spin without having to spend a fortune on a high-end paddle. If you’re getting into pickleball or you’re a more budget conscious player looking for a solid upgrade, I think this one is definitely worth considering.

This is a well-made, sturdy paddle with a nice feel and good ball grip on the surface.It offers a solid balance of power and control, making it good for everything from driving shots to softer dinks at the kitchen line.The elongated shape is a nice bonus for a little extra reach, too.The only small downside is that the elongated design may take some getting used to if you're accustomed to a wider paddle with a larger sweet spot.Nothing too concerning, just a matter of preference.All in all, I’m happy with this paddle and the foam core.The zippered paddle cover is an added bonus.It feels durable, plays well, and gives us the control I’m looking for.It'll definitely be going into regular rotation with my favorite paddles.

I am absolutely thrilled with the "Roore Gen 4 Tough Grit." What truly sets this paddle apart from many others for me is its 100% MPP foam core, complemented by an additional EVA foam ring. This full-foam core provides exceptional stability, a smooth feel during play, and outstanding ball control, a difference that is clearly noticeable, especially during hard shots and fast-paced rallies.The combination of T700 carbon fiber and a 16 mm thermoformed construction offers a perfect balance of power, spin, and control. The paddle feels premium in its build and inspires confidence from the very first shot.I was particularly impressed by the quality-to-price ratio. You get top-tier craftsmanship, modern technology, and strong performance without having to pay an exorbitant price.Bottom line:If you are looking for a high-quality pickleball paddle where the full-foam core truly makes a difference, the Roore Gen 4 Tough Grit is an excellent choice. It offers great quality and strong playing characteristics, all at a more than fair price.

This Roore Gen 4 Tough Grit paddle delivers exceptional performance and unbelievable value, standing out immediately with its aggressive, sandpaper-like face that generates phenomenal spin, an impressive true full-dimension elongated shape with a comfortable handle for two-handed backhands, and a solid 16mm MPP foam core that provides a fantastic balance of power on the lower end of the high-power tier and surprising control without any noticeable dead spots. Out of the box, it features a slightly head-heavy stock weight of around 8.1 ounces that aids in stability and driving power, a nice color scheme, solid construction, and the bonus inclusion of a protective cover, though it does require a break-in period to soften a slightly stiff and higher-pitched feel, an overgrip to replace the initially slippery factory grip, and consideration for its lack of USAP approval for tournament play. Despite these minor quirks and the challenge of a lesser-known brand name, its stellar combination of reach, durable foam construction, remarkable control during fast kitchen exchanges, and top-tier spin make it perform better than competitors costing twice as much, easily earning a solid 4.5-star rating as an absolute killer option for singles and players wanting modern technology without paying for a big-name logo.

Very nice paddle for the money! The solid foam core really packs a punch—if you're a banger, this paddle is perfect for your game. It generates significant spin, especially on serves; I won multiple points with hard, deep spin serves right out of the gate. The solid black finish looks clean, and having a cover included in the box is a great touch. Keep in mind that it isn't USAP approved (at least not yet), so you can't use it in official tournaments, but for everyday rec play, it’s fantastic. I'm extremely happy with it and highly recommend it!

As pickleball continues to grow in popularity, the demand for better performing paddles is increasing to meet the demand. The game has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a patchwork of badminton, volleyball and whiffle ball all cobbled together to make a game. It's gone from badminton racquets to wooden paddles, fiberglass, carbon fiber, Kevlar, and from solid wood core to honeycomb, to now foam.The 4th generation, and this very reasonably priced paddle by Roore is their offering for those who want a 4th gen paddle but don't want to sell off their first born to be able to afford one. I was highly impressed with this paddle the moment I opened the package. In this case the paddle is solid flat black with some gloss writing on the paddle face. As mentioned, it's a foam core with and EVA foam ring around the outside edge of the paddle ("thermoformed"). It offers excellent bounce and is supposed to last longer than a honeycomb core paddle. The facing of the paddle is T700 carbon fiber and has a heavy grit surface which has diamond grit added for additional protection of the surface against wear and tear (And it sparkles something fierce in direct sunlight). Excellent for putting spins on the ball.The handle tape is grippy, but not sticky, and stays put in my hand, even when I work up a sweat. The paddle also offers a wrap around edge guard to protect the paddle face if I happen to dig up some court on a ground strokes.The dimensions, and weight of the paddle are within USAPA requirements but this paddle is NOT USAPA APPROVED for sanctioned tournament play. So please check that out thoroughly if you're thinking of using this paddle for official play. For the price I am very impressed with this paddle (and it comes with a neoprene cover). Also, I've watched videos of pros talking about paddle cost and how many are out of touch for the average player. They then went on to say that most paddles cost very few dollars to produce but the markup is through the roof. So, price point is not always a good rule of thumb when choosing your weapon.

My church holds a pickleball night every Thursday. I am not going to pretend I am an expert in pickleball. BUT...I can tell you this: my game as improved. I am hitting over the net more. And I don't look as dorky as I used to. (Just kidding about the last claim: I still look dorky.)But there is no doubt that this is a great paddle. If it can make me look good, it can make anyone look good.I shudder to think of this paddle in our 8 year old contender. She is great without it.

We are relatively new to pickleball having only played a couple years and we're looking to get another paddle to have to play with friends/family who don't have their own and found this one. We were looking for something a little higher end than the beginner paddles we first received as a gift but not as expensive as the $200 paddles we currently use ourselves so we ordered this paddle. It is a middle of the road paddle with alot to like. It has a foam core instead of the usual honeycomb design a lot of paddles have. This allow for better response no matter where on the paddle the ball hits. It also last up better over time than the honeycomb design. It has a carbon fiber face that is more responsive and gives more spin. The larger grip handle is especially nice for my husband who has larger hands but feels good in my hand too. I like the larger overall size and the balance and swing feels good. Overall this is a great paddle and perfect for those that want more than a beginner paddle but don't want to drop huge amounts of money on a paddle. The price is good for the value and I recommend it.

I'm a 4.0 pickleball player and have worked in the industry, including running a retail store at PPA events for Pickleball Central, so I've had the opportunity to handle and evaluate a lot of paddles over the years. The Roore Gen 4 has some impressive features, particularly considering its price point.First, the elongated handle is a great length for players who use a two-handed backhand, and the smaller grip circumference is especially well suited to players with smaller hands. The paddle is on the heavier side, which can be both an advantage and a disadvantage depending on your playing style. The additional weight helps generate power, but it can make quick resets and fast exchanges at the kitchen a little more challenging.The T700 carbon fiber face with its aggressive grit is fantastic for generating spin. Combined with the 16mm core, this paddle provides a very nice balance of spin, power, and control. The thicker core helps with control, while the additional weight contributes to the power. Given these characteristics, I think this could be an absolutely killer singles paddle, where power, reach, and spin can really shine.One of the biggest selling points is the Gen 4 construction with a true MPP foam core rather than a traditional honeycomb core. Foam cores are designed to resist the breakdown and core fatigue associated with honeycomb construction, potentially providing more consistent performance over time. That's a significant feature to find in a paddle at this price.The biggest challenge for Roore isn't necessarily the technology or performance; it's brand recognition. Pickleball is a sport where brand names carry a lot of weight, particularly among advanced players. The specifications and construction support the asking price, but it's harder for a relatively unknown brand to command a premium.Would I recommend this paddle to a 4.0 player? Absolutely. At the 5.0 level, players may gravitate toward more established brands, but that doesn't take anything away from what Roore is offering here. Overall, this is a very capable paddle with excellent spin, solid control, and plenty of power. It's definitely worth considering, especially for singles players or anyone looking for modern Gen 4 paddle technology without paying for a big-name logo.

This is a good quality pickleball paddle. The paddle is about 16.5" L x 7.5" W and 16mm depth and weighs about 8.1oz. Overall the paddle feels good in the hand, the grip size is about 4.125", which I usually add more grips. The handle length is about 5.5". The paddle surface is made of foam core with carbon fiber surface. The surface has a tough grit which is the selling point for this racket. The spray grit seems to give slightly better control with my shots. The paddle also comes with foam padded cover.

This Roore Gen 4 Tough Grit paddle is definitely a pretty gritty paddle that provides quite a bit of value for its features. The grit is probably the headline stand out feature, particularly given the low price point.This is a true full dimension elongated paddle, not undersized in any dimension.Weight:The paddle I received came in just a touch heavy at 8.1 oz. This isn't a problem for me since I always add some weight to my paddles. It is slightly head heavy.Grit & Spin:WOW, this is definitely a gritty paddle. The paddle face is quite rough, much more so than your standard raw carbon fiber paddle face. There are some larger grit particles in the paddle face mixed in with smaller ones with an overall pretty rough finish. The appearance is more sandpaper-like. I am a pretty spin-oriented player and I found that this paddle easily generated very good spin. The one unknown is how long will the grit hold up.Feel:I played a number of games and did some drilling hoping to get the paddle to loosen up, but so far it has not yet. This may be one of those paddles that takes a few days of hard play to break in. Currently it feels a little on the stiff side and very slightly hollow. Not quite the feel you expect from an MPP foam paddle. Currently it sounds higher pitched on ball contact than a typical MPP foam paddle.. So I suspect this should change over time.Power:I pretty much play with power paddles and found the power from this paddle to be decent. Maybe the low end of the high power tier.Control:Surprisingly, this paddle was not difficult to control. Part of this may be due to being used to power paddles. But part of this was also due to this paddle having a decent sweet spot and overall having pretty good consistency and no real dead spots on the paddleSetup:I typically end up setting my paddles up with a static weight around 8.5oz. For this paddle, I added 2 4 gram clip on weights to the sides at 3 and 9 o'clock, full perimeter edge tape, and an overgrip. An overgrip is 100% necessary with this paddle because the factory grip is just to slippery. All of those items took the paddle from the stock weight of 8.1oz to 8.6 oz. Someone who is sensitive to paddle weight could simply skip the edge tape and weights, although the weights do add to the overall stability of the paddle.Cons:Higher than average initial weight.Slippery factory grip.Not USAP approved - only an issue if you play in any events that require approved paddles.Overall a very good value for a good performing budget paddle with some serious grit.