Description
Thrive Ignite Foam Jilly B EXCLUSIVE (15.5mm)
Exclusive colourway. Foam core feel. Jilly B approved.
The Thrive Ignite Foam Jilly B EXCLUSIVE 15.5mm is a Paddle Power exclusive colourway, created in collaboration with Jilly B – bringing a unique graphic to one of Thrive’s best-feeling foam core paddles. If you are looking for something that stands out visually while delivering a genuinely distinctive playing experience, this is it. The foam core construction gives an immediately recognisable feel at contact: softer, quieter and more forgiving on the hands than a standard polymer core, with excellent vibration absorption across the face.
At 15.5mm, it sits in the sweet spot between responsiveness and control – enough pop for attacking play, with the kind of soft-hands feel that makes dinks and third-shot drops feel intuitive. USAP and UPA-A certified and exclusive to Paddle Power, the Jilly B edition is a paddle that is genuinely one-of-a-kind.
Key Features
- Exclusive Jilly B colourway with striking signature artwork
- 15.5mm hybrid foam core balances power and dwell for all-court versatility
- Elongated body extends reach on volleys, overheads, and drives
- Raw carbon fibre face provides reliable spin generation and grit durability
- Thermoformed construction delivers consistent response across the hitting surface
- USA Pickleball approved for tournament-level competition
- PbCor43 certified for performance consistency
- 5.5″ handle fits both standard and two-handed backhand grips
Specifications
- Brand: Thrive Pickleball
- Edition: Jilly B EXCLUSIVE
- Shape: Elongated
- Core Thickness: 15.5mm
- Core Material: Hybrid Foam
- Face Material: Raw Carbon Fibre
- Construction: Thermoformed
- Approvals: USA Pickleball Approved, PbCor43 Certified
The Thrive Ignite Foam Jilly B EXCLUSIVE brings the same high-performance 15.5mm hybrid foam platform as the standard Ignite Foam, wrapped in a one-of-a-kind Jilly B design that makes it unmistakable on the court.
3 Grams from the Handle
| Swing Weight Increase: +0.65Twist Weight Increase: +0.13 |
We suggest you start with this setup if you elect to add lead to your paddle. Your paddle will feel a little heavier but more stable on dinks. The twist weight increases slightly which will make the sweet spot larger.
Thrive Custom Weighting – 6 Grams from the Handle
| Swing Weight Increase: +1.85Twist Weight Increase: +0.52 |
This is the most common setup among players if they can handle the increased swing weight. By adding 6 grams from the handle to both sides, swing weight increases by 1.85 pts. Twist weight goes up 7.6% by adding weight to this location which increases the sweet spot considerably. With this setup you will notice better control and feel. You will lose a little head heaviness but will still have good power on drives.
Thrive Custom Weighting – 3 Grams 1" from Handle
| Swing Weight Increase: +0.97Twist Weight Increase: +0.31 |
If you first tried putting 3 grams starting at the handle, try moving the weight 1 inch from the grip. Your swing weight will increase slightly but you will make a sizable increase in twist rate which will make the sweet spot larger.
Thrive Custom Weighting – 6 Grams 1" from the Handle
| Swing Weight Increase: +2.51Twist Weight Increase: +0.79 |
When weight is added further up the paddle, you will start to see sizable increases in both swing weight and twist rate. With this setup, the twist rate increases 11% as the swing weight increases by 2.51. If this setup feels good and you do not lose hand speed, then this is a very good option.
Thrive Custom Weighting – 3 Grams 2½" from Handle
| Swing Weight Increase: +1.25Twist Weight Increase: +0.43 |
This area is very good if you want a little extra swing and twist weight. This location will give the paddle a very controlled, solid feel.
Thrive Custom Weighting – 3 Grams at 3 & 9 O'Clock
| Swing Weight Increase: +3.67Twist Weight Increase: +0.73 |
This setup adds a lot of swing weight to the paddle but also adds a lot of twist weight. If you love to reset the ball and have great control, this setup may be for you. If you like to do rolls at the net, this setup may be difficult with so much weight on the sides.
Thrive Custom Weighting – 3 Grams at 10 & 2 O'Clock
| Swing Weight Increase: +7.87Twist Weight Increase: +0.32 |
10 & 2 is the power setup. The swing weight goes through the roof, giving you the most power. Twist rate doesn't move that high, but if you want power and can handle the heaviness, this would be your setup. Beware of tennis elbow with this setup and other potential injuries. We are not doctors, but want customers to know the risks.
| Term |
Definition |
| Swing Weight |
Measures how heavy the paddle feels when swung, based on weight distribution. This is the most important number.
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| Twist Weight |
Indicates how resistant the paddle is to rotation when the ball is hit off-centre. Higher twist weight means greater stability and a larger sweet spot.
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| Balance Point |
The distance (in cm) from the butt of the handle to the paddle’s centre of gravity. A higher number means the paddle is more head-heavy.
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| Head Heavy |
Derived from the balance point. Paddles with higher swing weight tend to be more head-heavy and generally hit harder.
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Why is twist weight so important?
As players, we have been conditioned to only care about static/paddle weight. Have you ever you ever heard someone say 'Hey, what is the twist weight on your paddle?' Instead, you hear 'I like my paddle to be 8.4 oz.'
Hopefully with a little education, we hear people talk about twist weight in the future. This number is so important in the overall performance of a paddle. In a nutshell, the higher the twist weight the larger the sweet spot. If your paddle already has a high twist weight, then adding proper weight can only enhance the sweet spot. A larger sweet spot only makes the game easier and ultimately makes you perform better on the court.
A paddle with a low twist weight (usually edgeless paddles) are harder to control off center hits. Our two paddles (13mm and 16mm) have some of the highest twist weight numbers of all the paddles on the market. Our 13mm RUSH has an avg twist weight of 6.05 and our 16mm THREAT has an avg twist weight of 6.50. By adding lead weight in the proper places, we can get the twist weight up over 10% of the original number. What this means is less mishits and more control. Paddles with a low twist weight are at a disadvantage, and we know that high twist weighted paddle like ours, gives the player the best chance at hitting consistent, quality shots.
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