Following additional review and testing, the Facolos Pro Series Elite X paddle was found to exceed USA Pickleball’s allowable surface roughness standards. During the review process, Facolos acknowledged that the production version of the paddle differed from the version originally submitted for certification testing.
Based on these findings, the Facolos Pro Series Elite X paddle has been removed from the USA Pickleball approved paddle list. USA Pickleball has been in communication with the manufacturer regarding the status of the paddle and potential next steps related to the marketplace.
USA Pickleball remains committed to transparent and consistent equipment testing standards. Any paddle seeking or maintaining USA Pickleball certification must continue to meet all applicable testing requirements and compliance thresholds.
For the most up-to-date list of USA Pickleball-approved equipment, please visit USA Pickleball Equipment Standards and Approved Paddle List.
