Matt Khoury
Tested by Matt Khoury
4.5 player · 2 yrs testing paddles · 630+ reviewed
Reviewed
OCTOBER 2025
Updated OCTOBER 2026

Engage Pursuit Alpha Pro 14mm Pickleball Paddle Review

MATT'S VERDICT

The 14mm Alpha Pro is the snappier, firmer sibling. It's noticeably quicker through the air with more pop on contact, but you trade some forgiveness for that responsiveness.

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All measurements
Serve speed
60.7 mph
Serve speed percentile
77.9%
Serve speed z-score
0.745
Punch volley speed
38.7 mph
Punch volley speed percentile
44.1%
Punch volley speed z-score
0.272
Spin
2253 rpm
Spin percentile
46.2%
Spin z-score
0.166
Swing weight
112.65
Swing weight percentile
37.2%
Swing weight z-score
-0.282
Twist weight
5.95
Twist weight percentile
12.8%
Twist weight z-score
-0.975
Static weight
8.1 oz
Static weight percentile
71.1%
Static weight z-score
0.521
Balance point
23.7 cm
Balance point percentile
17.8%
Balance point z-score
-0.874
Surface roughness (Ra)
6.76 µm
Surface roughness (Ra) percentile
35.5%
Surface roughness (Ra) z-score
-0.350
Firepower
61/100
Control score
43/100
Power rating
4/5
Control rating
3/5
Spin rating
3/5
Pop rating
3/5
Forgiveness rating
3/5
Shot resetting rating
3/5
Touch shots rating
3/5
Feel rating
3/5
Matt's star rating
4/5
Balance offset from center
+2.9 cm
Core thickness
14 mm
Shape
Elongated
Length
16.375 in
Width
7.5 in
Handle length
5.5 in
Handle circumference
4.25 in
Surface material
Carbon Fiber
Core material
Polypropylene + Foam Enhanced
Surface texture
Peel Ply (Coarse)
Manufacturing process
Thermoformed
Classification
Gen 3
Approval body
USAP & UPA-A
Punch volley rank
#268 of 522 measured paddles
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