BLK X TW Collab Limited Edition Drop

The Shark Skin Paddle

Introducing the Shark Skin Paddle — the first apex of the CRUSH BLK lineup. Sleek, stealthy, and dangerously effective, the Shark Skin Paddle gets its name from its one-of-a-kind textured surface that sounds and feels like sandpaper — inspired by the Great White Shark’s rough, hydrodynamic skin. This surface technology grabs the ball, generating spin and control like never before. Its fully blacked-out design gives it a mysterious, high-performance vibe — a paddle that looks as fierce as it plays. Whether you’re ripping spin serves, carving nasty dinks, or attacking at the net, the Shark Skin Paddle is built to intimidate opponents and dominate rallies. This is CRUSH’s first strike in its mission to disrupt and reinvent the pickleball industry.

About Tracy Walstad (TW) & Game-Changing Innovation

To create the Shark Skin Paddle, CRUSH partnered with Tracy Walstad, widely considered one of the world’s foremost experts on pickleball paddle technology and assembly. With 20+ years in the Air Force and Dept of Defense Aerospace working with advanced composites, Graphite Honeycomb, propulsion and aerospace-level quality control, Tracy brought unmatched technical knowledge to every aspect of the paddle’s design. The result is a paddle that delivers the HIGHEST professional-grade spin, control, and durability. The Shark Skin Paddle isn’t just another release — it’s a technical leap forward that will redefine how players experience performance on the court.

***Does not include head cover. Order here.

Specs

• length 16.5 in.
• width 7.5 in.
• available thickness 14mm &16 mm.
• handle length 5.25 in.
• weight from 8 -8.2 oz.
• grip circumference 4.25 in.
• swing weight 113
• Twist 5.7
• Impregnated Innovative T-700 raw carbon surface
• full unibody frame
• honeycomb core & reinforced cells
• injected thermoforming & reinforced edge
• vibration dampening handle