Engage Pursuit Alpha
Our take on the Engage Pursuit Alpha
In a world of power paddles, Engage specifically built this model to excel in the control and spin categories. It still has enough juice to end a point when you have a good opportunity, but its gritty surface and responsive feel make it a breeze to put the ball exactly where you want it for those who value placement over power.
- Price
- $159.99
Is the Engage Pursuit Alpha worth $159.99?
Who should buy the Engage Pursuit Alpha?
How does the Engage Pursuit Alpha play?
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Engage Pursuit Alpha?
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Questions people ask about the Engage Pursuit Alpha
Is the Engage Pursuit Alpha a good paddle?
Reviewers describe the Engage Pursuit Alpha as a spin- and control-focused paddle with a very gritty surface and forgiving sweet spot, best for kitchen-line players rather than pure power hitters.
Who owns Engage Pickleball?
Engage is family-owned. Robert Elliott is the founder and CEO, and his wife Jodi and their children Joshua and Rachel also own and run the company.
Who should buy the Engage Pursuit Alpha?
Players who value placement over power. Engage built it to excel in control and spin, but it still has enough power to end a point.
How much does the Engage Pursuit Alpha cost?
$159.99. It has a gritty surface and a responsive feel that make it easy to put the ball exactly where you want it.
How We Tested
Our paddle reviewers (all 5.0+ players) work with other high-level players in their area to test paddles on a variety of shots. This testing involves several hours of drills and games in an effort to determine how the paddle impacts performance in real-world scenarios.
We use the Life Time LT Pro 48 pickleball for our testing.