Pickleball Paddle v2.0

prusaprinters

This is v2.0 of a paddle design that can be printed on a Prusa MK3/4 bed size (X×Y×Z, 250 × 210 × 210 mm). Suggested filament per part(s):TPU - Handle Grip, Handle CapPP - Body Infill, Handle (to help reduce weight)PETG/PET - SurfacePLA - Handle Peg (you can try PETG/PET, but it was much easier for me to just print this in PLA)Other Materials Required:(2x) round wooden dowel, 1/4in diameter, 60mm in lengthGlue/EpoxyClampsSpare wood/flat surfacesLow ExpectationsPrinting Notes:I printed with a 0.6mm nozzle and 0.3mm layers.Check that the handle thickness is equal to the sum thickness of the two surfaces and the body infill (if you want to make the paddle as flush as possible).May need to adjust the Handle Cap height to fit flush against the Handle Grip; dependent on the material shrinkage. Assembly Notes: Print two faces, and glue to each side of the body infill.Use the Handle Pegs to help align the Handle Grip. I glued the grip, you can also wrap the grip in place. Final Thoughts:I printed the body infill in TPU. I didn't have PP. The Surfaces were printed with CF PETG. Although the surfaces printed flat, they had a slight curve when I removed them from the build plate. I glued the Surfaces to the TPU Body Infill piece, and the TPU Body Infill piece inherited the curve from the Surfaces. Now I have a oddly curved paddle.  My paddle still works and delivers a nasty curve! But it is heavy! I highly recommend ordering PP for the Body Infill. I anticipate PLA may also work for the Body Infill to produce a straight paddle, but it will likely still be heavy. An ideal comfortable Pickleball paddle weight is about 7-8 ounces (198-227g), I think my paddle is close to 10-11oz (283-311g). I think PP will help lower weight significantly.