Answer
Feb 13, 2021 - 08:23 PM
The face is a slightly raised painted area. For a paddle to be USAPA Tournament Approved the paddle hitting surface shall not contain holes, indentations, rough texturing, tape, or any objects or features that allow a player to impart additional spin on the ball. Anti-skid paint or any paint textured with sand, rubber particles, or any material that causes additional spin is illegal. Each paddle must pass a surface roughness test to be approved.
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