Played it for 2 hours and I still like my Kosmos shape. Also you can pick it up at Ace pickleball Sugarland The Thrive Elongated (Philippines Version) refers to a specific regional adaptation of the popular pickleball paddle designed by Thrive. This version was tailored to meet the specific demands of the rapidly growing Filipino pickleball community, balancing performance with local market preferences. Core Specifications & Design The paddle maintains the signature elongated shape, providing players with extended reach and increased leverage for powerful drives. • Surface: Features a high-grit Toray T700 Carbon Fiber face. This provides exceptional friction for spin (topspin and slices) and durability against the tropical humidity often found in the Philippines. • Core: Typically utilizes a 16mm Polypropylene Honeycomb core. This thickness is the "gold standard" for control, dampening vibrations and widening the sweet spot for a more forgiving feel during resets and dinks. • Thermoformed Construction: Like the standard global version, the Philippines edition uses unibody thermoforming. This means the paddle is molded under heat to ensure structural integrity, preventing the "snapping" at the neck that can occur with cheaper, sandwich-style paddles. Player Profile This paddle is built for the intermediate to advanced player who wants a "power-player's shape" but refuses to sacrifice the "soft touch" needed for competitive kitchen play. It’s a high-performance tool that handles the heat—both literally and figuratively—on the court.