The BRAČA-SPORT® Advantage:
A Full-service company: UNICARBON®, a division of BRAČA-SPORT®, develops, manufactures, and markets ultra-light, high performance, unidirectional dry and pre-impregnated (prepreg) carbon fabrics, used by manufacturers of advanced Automotive, Ultralight Aircraft, Construction, Energy, Marine, Sports and Recreation applications and products. Broad in-house engineering and manufacturing talent allow Braca to continually innovate to provide the highest quality and performance paddles – most recently the Extra Light and Surfski Blades and 19K surfski shafts. BRAČA-SPORT® is proud to develop, manufacture, and market all products from their facilities in Lithuania and Hungary.
High Performance: BRAČA-SPORT® has a long tradition of winning, consistently being the paddle of choice for top Olympians, World Champions, and Elite paddlers around the world. In 2016 BRAČA-SPORT® continued to be an Official Service Company of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, bringing home the most medals of any paddle supplier.
Weight: In the past, Braca paddles were often considered heavy vs. some of the competition but not anymore. While not an issue for sprinting, lighter weights are obviously advantageous in longer distance events or training. FastPaddler stocks primarily the new “Extra Light” blades which are some of the lightest, strongest blades in the industry. We weighed all of our first 50 paddles, and the weights were consistently lower than the other mainstream competitors we have weighed. Contact us for more exact weights on your configuration.
Durability: All Carbon – no carbon/foam sandwich. The Extra Light and Surf ski blades are made from solid carbon, with the Surf ski blades built with slightly more carbon reinforcement to deal with very large surf conditions. While over time your blade may get scratch or even a slight chip from striking a rock, it will hold up much better than any of the sandwich constructions. We have examples we can show you. We can even order optional Kevlar-reinforced tips for the adventure class paddler for extreme downriver conditions.
Adjustability: A newly designed locker – all-metal construction. The locker is very secure and easy to adjust. There is no slipping and the metal connector is more durable than a plastic locker. We have a range of paddle shafts available, from stiff sprint shafts to softer surf ski shafts. Adjustable 19K shafts have a setting range of 10 cm and all other adjustable shafts add a 5 cm range.
Customization: – Choose the paddle blade type, paddle blade size, paddle shaft stiffness, and paddle length to meet your personal requirements. All our paddles are assembled locally with special industrial hot glue, allowing for later updates to paddle shafts should the need arise. Or if you have an older Braca paddle, please contact us if would like to update to a newer softer shaft with lever lock and breath new life into that older paddle!
FAQs
FastPaddler is excited to announce we are officially a Factory Direct, USA distributor, of BRAČA-SPORT® Paddles! We received our first 50 paddles, accessories and optional shafts in Spring of 2017 and due to the excellent demand we expanded our online offerings.
Where are Braca paddles made? ›
BRAČA-SPORT® is proud to develop, manufacture, and market all products from their facilities in Lithuania and Hungary. High Performance: BRAČA-SPORT® has a long tradition of winning, consistently being the paddle of choice for top Olympians, World Champions, and Elite paddlers around the world.
How do I choose a Braca paddle? ›
Braca manufactures their own shafts and they are designed and woven to provide ideal flex characteristics. You can pick a specific shaft stiffness and custom paddle length, adjustable to 5 or 10 cm. In general the larger the blade the stiffer the shaft.
Where are Werner paddles made? ›
PROUDLY HANDCRAFTED IN WASHINGTON STATE, USA
We are proud to say each Werner Paddle is handcrafted in Washington State, USA. With over 75 people bringing each paddle to life, their attention to detail is evident in our reputation for quality and reliability.
Where are bending branches paddles made? ›
Bending Branches Canoe Paddles
We're proud to be a “Made in the USA” company. Every wood paddle we make is handcrafted right at our shop in Northwestern Wisconsin, in the town of Osceola.
Which country is Braca in? ›
Bracca (Bergamasque: Braca) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of Milan and about 14 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Bergamo.
Are all Selkirk paddles made in USA? ›
In a sea of manufacturers, Selkirk Labs stands out due to its artistry, as every pickleball paddle is meticulously handcrafted in the United States.
What does braca mean? ›
English translation of 'braca'
1. : brache plural feminine noun. (informal) (pantaloni) trousers ⧫ pants (US)
How many pickleball paddles should I have? ›
Whether you feel something off or there's significant damage to your paddle, having a second paddle in your bag is a "must" for any competitive player. Here's a list of good reasons and recommendations on why you should always have at least two paddles in your bag.
How do I know what size paddle I need? ›
Figuring out the right size (length) of paddle is surprisingly straightforward. The wider your boat is, the longer your paddle needs to be. Your height is also a factor, especially for a narrower boat: Taller paddlers need longer paddles.
Engage Pickleball Line of Paddles have always been hand crafted (made) in the United States with all aspects of the designing through manufacturing by Engage employees in Engage facilities. That will always continue.
Where are Sawyer paddles made? ›
We design and handcraft every product in Talent, Oregon, USA, ensuring everything we make is from the highest quality materials with careful attention to detail. We take pride in our employees, stewardship of the environment and our country.
Where are Vulcan paddles made? ›
First things first: It's a pickleball paddle, not a racket. It's one of a few essentials for playing America's fastest-growing sport, and “thousands and thousands” are made each year by an Arkansas company, Tanners Team Sports Inc.
Where are Pello paddles made? ›
PELLO Pickleball Paddles is in Maui, Hawaii.
Are bent paddles better? ›
Regardless of how you paddle, the efficiency of bent blades beats straight shafts hands-down. A straight paddle lifts water at the end of the stroke, slowing the canoe. With a bent paddle, the water is pushed nearly straight back.
Where is joola paddles made? ›
JOOLA Pickleball immediately took the pickleball world by storm by sponsoring world #1 men's pickleball player Ben Johns. (Read on to find out which paddle Ben Johns plays with.) Continuing their German tradition, Joola table tennis and pickleball products are manufactured overseas in Germany.
Where are gamma paddles made? ›
Gamma 405 Graphite Pickleball Paddle (Pennsylvania)
Designed and produced near Pittsburgh, PA, the 405 is a true workhorse of a paddle that provides speed, comfort, and much-needed power all over the court!
A Full-service company: UNICARBON®, a division of BRAČA-SPORT®, develops, manufactures, and markets ultra-light, high performance, unidirectional dry and pre-impregnated (prepreg) carbon fabrics, used by manufacturers of advanced Automotive, Ultralight Aircraft, Construction, Energy, Marine, Sports and Recreation applications and products. Broad in-house engineering and manufacturing talent allow Braca to continually innovate to provide the highest quality and performance paddles – most recently the Extra Light and Surfski Blades and 19K surfski shafts. BRAČA-SPORT® is proud to develop, manufacture, and market all products from their facilities in Lithuania and Hungary.
High Performance: BRAČA-SPORT® has a long tradition of winning, consistently being the paddle of choice for top Olympians, World Champions, and Elite paddlers around the world. In 2016 BRAČA-SPORT® continued to be an Official Service Company of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, bringing home the most medals of any paddle supplier.
Adjustability: A newly designed locker – all-metal construction. The locker is very secure and easy to adjust. There is no slipping and the metal connector is more durable than a plastic locker. We have a range of paddle shafts available, from stiff sprint shafts to softer surf ski shafts. Adjustable 19K shafts have a setting range of 10 cm and all other adjustable shafts add a 5 cm range.