APEX

Full foam core. A completely different feel.

Honeycomb cores — used in SPARK and EDGE — reflect energy. Foam cores absorb it, regulate it, and return it with control. APEX's EPP high-density foam inner core absorbs impact and gives it back as precise, consistent ball feedback. You can feel exactly where the ball is on the face. That's what touch players mean when they talk about "feel."

Around the perimeter, a serrated EVA energy ring acts as a spring system — so APEX isn't a dead paddle. The power is there when you need it for smashes and drives. The foam core simply means your soft game is dialled in at a level that honeycomb can't match.

The elongated shape extends your reach at the net. The foam-isolated handle connection dampens vibration from the handle up — so the feel you get from the face isn't contaminated by rattle from the grip.

If precision, touch and the soft game define how you play — APEX was built specifically for you.

• Soft and connected on contact
• Ball compresses, dwells and releases
• Precise placement on dinks and drops
• Fast hands for quick net exchanges
• Extended reach at the kitchen line
• Controlled — not dead

• You live at the kitchen line and prioritise the soft game
• Dinking, dropping and placement define your style
• You want the most connected, tactile feel available
• You rely on fast hands and quick net exchanges
• You want extended reach without a heavier paddle
• You've tried honeycomb and want something fundamentally different

T700 Raw Carbon Fibre Face

Multi-layer construction maximises stiffness and longevity. Raw peel-ply surface grips the ball for spin on every shot type. Elite-level durability in the face material — the same T700 specification used in paddles at two to three times the price.

EPP High-Density Foam Inner Core

Expanded polypropylene foam absorbs impact energy and returns it with refined precision. This is the fundamental source of APEX's soft, connected feel — and what separates it completely from any honeycomb paddle. The ball sinks into the face on contact. You feel every shot.

Serrated EVA Energy Ring (outer perimeter)

A gear-tooth perimeter ring that acts as a spring system around the edge of the core. Adds explosive energy return on smashes and drives — so APEX has power when you call on it, without compromising the soft feel of the foam core at the centre of the face.

Foam-Isolated Handle Connection

The handle is foam-isolated from the core. Vibration generated at the face is filtered before it reaches your hand. The result is a cleaner feel signal from the face and reduced fatigue during extended play — you feel the ball, not the noise.

PU Cushion Layer (handle and throat)

Soft PU foam buffer at the handle and throat absorbs residual shock. Works with the isolated handle connection to reduce arm fatigue and protect your wrist during long sessions at the net.

Elongated Shape (417 × 184mm)

8mm narrower than SPARK and EDGE. More reach at the net. Faster hand speed on exchanges. The sweet spot sits higher — ideal for kitchen-line play. Takes one or two sessions to calibrate if you're coming from a standard shape, but most touch players prefer it once they adjust.

If APEX is so soft, can I still drive the ball hard?

Yes. The serrated EVA energy ring around the perimeter acts as a spring system — it stores and releases energy on hard shots. APEX is optimised for touch and control, but it has genuine power when you need it. It's not a dead paddle. Players who dink well and drive well will find it handles both.

What makes EPP foam different from honeycomb?

Honeycomb cores reflect energy — they're engineered to transfer it efficiently. Foam cores absorb and regulate it. EPP foam gives you a slower, more connected dwell time on the ball. If you've played honeycomb paddles and always wanted more feel, foam is what you've been looking for.

The elongated shape is narrower — does that affect the sweet spot?

The elongated shape (417 × 184mm) is 8mm narrower than SPARK and EDGE, which positions the sweet spot higher on the face — ideal for net play and kitchen exchanges. It takes one or two sessions to calibrate, but most touch players prefer it once they adjust to the geometry.

How does APEX compare to foam-core paddles at $300–400?

APEX uses the same EPP foam core architecture and T700 raw carbon face as paddles in the $300–400 range from US brands. The construction is genuinely comparable — the price difference is import costs, currency conversion and brand margin, not materials. APEX gives Australian players access to elite foam-core feel without the Australia tax.