HUSTL Red Devil 100% Kevlar 16mm Paddle

HUSTL Red Devil 100% Kevlar 16mm — Specialist Paddle A niche specialist paddle with a 100% Kevlar face rather than the raw carbon used across the rest of the HUSTL range. Lightweight, with a distinctive high power-to-weight ratio — suited to players with tennis elbow, wrist issues, or those who prefer lighter paddles in fast hands-battles at the net. The Red Devil is the outlier in HUSTL's paddle range. Where Prodigy, Stealth, Legend, X15 and G5 all use raw carbon faces, the Red Devil uses 100% Kevlar — a rarer material choice that produces a distinct feel: lighter in hand for its core thickness, with a different response character than carbon. It's a specialist paddle rather than a mainstream pick. Most players won't need it. But for the players it suits, it fills a gap the rest of the range doesn't cover. Who it's for Players dealing with tennis elbow, wrist, or shoulder strain who need a lighter paddle Fast-hands players at the net who value manoeuvrability over mass 4.0+ players looking for a lighter second paddle for hands-battle and reset specialists Anyone curious about Kevlar face construction as an alternative to raw carbon How it plays The Kevlar face has a softer, slightly more muted feel than raw carbon — some players love it, others find it takes adjustment. Power-to-weight is notably high for the price point; you get meaningful drive power without the mass penalty, which helps at the kitchen line where reaction time matters. Spin generation is good (the Kevlar face has reasonable grip), though not quite at the level of the X15 or G5's premium T700 raw carbon. Comparison notes Kevlar-faced paddles are a small segment of the market — the main comparison point is the Volair Mach-1 Forza 16mm ($299). The Red Devil comes in at $229 which is competitive. When to pick the Red Devil over the main HUSTL range If you have a specific reason to want Kevlar (injury, preference, curiosity), this is the paddle. If you don't have that reason, the G5 ($259) at $30 more is probably the better all-round choice for most players — more spin, more power options, more versatility. The Red Devil's role is to serve players the mainstream range doesn't serve well. Specifications Weight: ~225g (8.0 oz) Core: 16mm polymer honeycomb Face: 100% Kevlar Shape: Traditional / standard Grip length: 5.5" Grip circumference: 4.125" Included Paddle cover and HUSTL cap (valued at $55). Warranty 6-month manufacturer warranty against defects, handled direct with HUSTL. Shipping Ships from Melbourne. Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm weekdays. Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $150.