{"product_id":"pickleball-paddle-pbpro-infinity-gen-x5-royal-blue","title":"PBPRO Infinity Gen-X5 Royal Blue 16mm Pickleball Paddle | T700 Raw Carbon","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid #dedede;border-radius:10px;background:#f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEN5 MPP Core · New Tech Carbon Frame · T700 Raw Carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced and competitive players who want premium stability, precision spin, connected feel, elongated reach, and controlled power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext-generation construction for advanced all-court performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PBPRO Infinity Gen-X5 Royal Blue is built for advanced and competitive players who want a more connected, stable response under pressure. Its elongated 16.5-inch shape and 5.5-inch handle provide reach and leverage for drives, overheads, and two-handed backhands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGen-X5 combines a T700 raw carbon fiber surface with the GEN5 MPP Core and PBPRO’s New Tech Carbon Frame—an injection-molded carbon fiber polymer frame designed to strengthen the paddle structure. Hot-pressed construction supports a precise, consistent feel across aggressive drives, resets, blocks, rolls, and finishing shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Gen-X5?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGEN5 MPP Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for connected feel, stability, and a controlled response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Tech Carbon Frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Injection-molded carbon fiber polymer strengthens the frame for advanced performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT700 Raw Carbon Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports spin, touch, precision, and confident placement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElongated Reach:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 16.5-inch profile adds leverage while preserving fast handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Handed-Backhand Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 5.5-inch handle provides more room for a second hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot-Pressed Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creates a strong, consistent paddle structure for competitive play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is Gen-X5 For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced and competitive players seeking premium construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormer tennis players who prefer elongated reach and a longer handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who generate their own pace and value stability, spin, and precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-court competitors who combine drives with drops, resets, blocks, and rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers ready to move beyond a recreational or entry-level carbon paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGen-X5 vs. Falcon Lite vs. Signature Plus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;min-width:680px;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaddle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Construction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGen-X5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced premium stability, spin, reach, and connected feel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGEN5 MPP Core and injection-molded carbon frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pickleball-paddle-pbpro-infinity-falcon-lite-t700-raw-carbon\"\u003eFalcon Lite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightweight reach, quick handling, and former tennis players\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm thermoformed T700 raw carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/signature-plus\"\u003eSignature Plus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest value and wider 16mm control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm T700 raw carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/compare-pickleball-paddles\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the Full PBPRO Paddle Comparison →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlaying Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced–Competitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlay Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpin \/ Stability \/ Control \/ Responsive Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElongated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSurface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT700 Raw Carbon Fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGEN5 MPP Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Tech Injection-Molded Carbon Fiber Polymer Frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-Pressed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.25 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Gen-X5 different?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGen-X5 combines the GEN5 MPP Core, a T700 raw carbon surface, and an injection-molded carbon fiber polymer frame for advanced stability, feel, and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Gen-X5 good for former tennis players?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The elongated shape and 5.5-inch handle provide familiar reach, leverage, and room for a two-handed backhand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Gen-X5 compare with Falcon Lite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGen-X5 is the premium advanced option with the GEN5 MPP Core and New Tech Carbon Frame. Falcon Lite prioritizes lighter 7.8 oz handling and remains an excellent transition paddle for former tennis players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Gen-X5 a power or control paddle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an advanced all-court paddle. The T700 surface and 16mm core support spin and control, while the frame and hot-pressed construction provide a stable, responsive platform for power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use a two-handed backhand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 5.5-inch handle provides more room for a second hand than a standard 5-inch handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Color\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewing Royal Blue. Also available in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pickleball-paddle-pbpro-infinity-gen-x5-hot-pink\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne PBPRO Infinity Gen-X5 Royal Blue 16mm pickleball paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid #dedede;border-radius:10px;background:#f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eExplore Before You Choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-pickleball-paddles-for-former-tennis-players\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the former tennis player paddle guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/paddle-guides\/what-thickness-pickleball-paddle-is-best\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare 13mm vs. 16mm paddles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/compare-pickleball-paddles\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare current PBPRO paddles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pickleball-paddle-guides\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the Paddle Guides hub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PBPRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45328399171628,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/0440\/5036\/files\/pbpro-pickleball-paddles-1227105056.png?v=1773371169","url":"https:\/\/www.pbpropickleball.com\/products\/pickleball-paddle-pbpro-infinity-gen-x5-royal-blue","provider":"PBPRO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}