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Paddle Weight: 370 / 13.0 (grams/ounces)
Handle Length: Standard
Paddle Core: Mid
Paddle Surface: Grit
Paddle Length: 18 inches
Beam: 19 mm
Surface Area: 92 square inches
Balance: Even
Grip Size: 4 1/4 inches
Grip: SuperSoft
Viking Power Rating: 6.5
Vikings New 2020-2021 "Gradient" platform tennis paddle lineup features a striking new look. Bold, Vibrant gradient colors are used from a modern color palette. All the new paddles are hand painted, giving each its own unique look.
Vikings best-selling paddle is back with our new proprietary “Grit-Guard (GG)” to minimize players’ contact with the grit surface. The Re-Ignite Lite is one of the top selling paddles within the last 10 years. It features the same oversized hitting surface as the Re-Ignite, but at 15 grams lighter, offers superior stability and exceptional control without sacrificing pop. Used by Jade Curtis, Steve DeRose, Roxy Enica, Tyler Fraser, Mike Marino, and Stephen Mitchell.
The paddle features Vikings Grit Guard Technology GG. Grit Guard is a small, smooth plate above the handle on either side of the paddleface - minimizes players' direct contact with grit.
Colors:
- Light Blue Gradient
- Winter Stealth Gradient
- Orange Gradient
Technology
All 2020-2021 models have a new hand painted vibrant gradient color palette, feature our GG (Grit Guard) area, and are made from our new performance hybrid material which offers:
- Various degrees of stiffness/elasticity due to its hybrid nature.
- High ductility and impact strength
- Superior resistance under persistent force
- Strong resistance to extreme temperatures
- Water absorbent.
Each of our three families will continue to feature three different cores, ranging from stiffest (least give) to softest (most give), as follows:
- Mid+: stiffest core, features in all Pro models
- Mid: medium core, featured in all Lite models
- Low: softest core, featured in all Prodigy models
Grit-Guard (GG)
A small, smooth plate above the handle on either side of the paddleface - minimizes players' direct contact with grit.
Extra Holes - (Prodigy models)
Extra holes up to the maximum allowable limit, provides more ball bite for extra spin and control while enhancing aerodynamics and reducing paddle weight for ultimate maneuverability.
Grit
After extensive testing, we equipped all of this year's models with the ideal size and density grit, which allows players to experience extreme durability and control under any weather conditions.
Vibration Dampener - (Prodigy models)
Soft Elastomeric material positioned in the throat area featured on all our Prodigy models absorbs shock on ball impact, reducing arm fatigue and injury.
Carbon Mesh
Strips of carbon mesh material located on the rim of the top of the paddle provides even more stiffness for greater power and extra protection. Now players can expect even more life from their paddle!