Review of the Illuminate I-Series PROLITE Paddle by Pickleball Central Staff:
"PROLITE continues to build reliable paddles that are accessible to many players. The Illuminate 2.0 is another success for them in the recreational paddle line up. It is a standard shape paddle that is 15 1/2" long and 7 3/4" wide. This shape provides a solid sweet spot in the middle of the paddle face. It has enough surface area to help with blocks, and enough weight, at an average 7.6 ounces, to provide some pop on ground strokes and serves.
While not as soft playing as some performance paddles, it does provide players with feedback on every hit, letting you know if you are striking the sweet spot or not. With a 4" grip circumference, the paddle will fit almost anyone. With Over Grips, you can build this up to be 4 1/8" to 4 1/4" quite easily and comfortably.
And the paddle has sharp, modern graphics, making it look good, too. For someone getting into the game, who is looking for an all around paddle that is well made and comes from a reliable manufacturer – you can’t go wrong with the Illuminate 2.0."
John, Sales Team (4.0 Player)
"I played with PROLITE’s new Illuminate 2.0 and right from the start it felt great in my hand – I love the feel of PROLITE’s contoured tacky grip which keeps my grip firm on the paddle no matter how much my hand perspires. At 7.5 the weight was a little lighter than I normally play with but I liked how easy it was to maneuver. The paddle delivered nice touch and control, and the traditional shape gives a large well centered sweet spot. It feels well balanced and super comfortable. As an added bonus, it’s also a great looking paddle and the surprisingly low price makes it an ideal choice for players looking for a quality paddle that won't break the bank."
Karen, Marketing Team (4.0 Player)
