Engage X2 widebody
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- Shape
- Widebody
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
- Price
- $259.99
Our take on the X2 Widebody
The X2 is Engage’s second full-foam offering, following the Engage Profoam that was released in 2025. The new model features a “Quad Density” foam core and a new approach to the carbon fiber face, a combination that delivered great feel and elite-level spin in our testing.
Is the X2 Widebody worth $259.99?
Yes, if resets are a big part of your game. At $259.99 it sits in the premium price range, the same as the elongated X2, and the wider face should make soaking up pace easier while keeping the same Quad Density foam core.
Who should buy the X2 Widebody?
Players who want the X2’s feel and spin with a bigger, steadier sweet spot. The 7.1 twist weight resists twisting, and the 110 swing weight makes it quicker at the net than the elongated version. It also suits anyone who dislikes weighted tape.
Buy it if
- You rely on resets to survive attacks
- You want X2 feel with more stability
- You dislike messing with weighted tape
- You want quick hands at the net
Skip it if
- You want elongated reach
- You want maximum raw power
- You need a UPA-A approved paddle
How does the X2 Widebody play?
It is the X2 in a widebody shape, so the plush feel and easy touch of the elongated version should carry over. The Quad Density foam core and micro-weave carbon face produce elite-level spin, and the wider face should make resets even more comfortable.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the X2 Widebody?
Its biggest edge is stability and reset comfort with the X2’s feel and spin. The main cost is less reach than the elongated model.
Strengths
- High twist weight for stability
- Lighter swing weight for quick hands
- Elite-level spin from thin-strand carbon face
- Perimeter weighting built in
Trade-offs
- Premium price at $259.99
- Less reach than the elongated X2
- Raw power dialed back like the X2
Closest match we’ve tested
Engage X2 widebody vs Selkirk Omni widebody
Same widebody shape, same 16mm Gen 4 core and nearly the same power.
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8.2 oz
- Swing Weight
- 110
- Twist Weight
- 7.1
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
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- Shape
- Widebody
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8.3 oz
- Swing Weight
- 116
- Twist Weight
- 7.8
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
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Questions people ask about the X2 Widebody
Is the Engage X2 widebody worth $259.99?
Yes, especially if resets matter to you. The widebody shape should play even better on resets than the elongated Engage X2, at the same price.
What shape is the Engage X2 widebody?
A widebody, with the same 16mm Gen 4 core as the elongated X2. It swings lighter at 110 and resists twisting more with a 7.1 twist weight, versus 120 and 6.4 for the elongated.
Does the Engage X2 widebody have good spin?
Yes. It shares the X2's Quad Density foam core and micro-weave carbon fiber face, whose thinner strands add elasticity and dwell time for elite-level spin.
Does the Engage X2 widebody need lead or tungsten tape?
Probably not. Perimeter weighting is built into the X2's construction, so it's a good option if you don't like messing with weighted tape.
Is the Engage X2 widebody USAP approved?
Yes, it's USA Pickleball approved.
What are some Engage X2 widebody alternatives?
Proton Project Peacock Widebody
Power 89Spin 91
15mm Gen 4 · Swing weight 109
How we test every paddle
Why trust our ratings? Every paddle is played by Team Kitchen, our team of expert paddle reviewers, and measured on the same scale before we rate it.
- Expert reviewers. All 5.0+ players, testing alongside other high-level players in their area.
- Hours of drills and games. Every kind of shot, in real points, to see how a paddle plays in a match and not just on paper.
- Measured on the same scale. Power, spin, swing weight and twist weight for every paddle, so any two compare fairly. The X2 Widebody measured power 81, spin 95, swing weight 110 and twist weight 7.1.
- One ball for every test. The Life Time LT Pro 48.