TECH HIGHLIGHT: CARBON MIX 100% OR CARBON PRO PADDLE?

What are the advantages of a 100% carbon paddle?

The first advantage is ultra-light weight, meaning less effort for every stroke, a higher cadence, and less overall fatigue, resulting in much better efficiency.

You also get direct power transmission, since a stiff paddle instantly delivers the paddler’s energy into propulsion.

Its superior precision and responsiveness make it the perfect tool for race, downwind, or SUP surf.

The refined design and thinner profile improve ergonomics and comfort. These 100% carbon paddles are ideal for experienced riders, competitors, or anyone who simply wants the most high-performance equipment available.

SUP foiler: Patrice Guénolé, GONG boss and shaper, riding the Sner EPS Pro with Carbon Pro paddle, Sirus front wing and Curve stabilizer.

SUPer: Moritz, GONG team rider, on the Karmen FSP 2X with a 3-piece Carbon Mix 100% paddle.

How are our 100% carbon paddles made?

For our 100% carbon paddles, we use prepreg carbon (short for pre-impregnated carbon). This pre-impregnated fabric offers several technical advantages over traditional “dry” carbon fabrics that must be manually saturated with resin.

The prepreg fabric is already infused with a precisely measured amount of epoxy resin (usually between 35% and 40%) at the factory. It’s stored cold (around -18°C) to prevent premature hardening, and requires vacuum curing (in an autoclave or heated mold) for polymerization.

The advantages of this process are numerous:

Perfect control of the fiber/resin ratio, guaranteeing consistent quality.
No excess or lack of resin, meaning fewer weak spots, bubbles, or delamination.
Superior mechanical performance thanks to a more compact laminate structure.
High fiber content (up to 65%), giving greater stiffness and strength at equal weight.
Excellent homogeneity in the final composite.

This technique is widely used in aerospace, motorsport, and high-end bicycles, where mechanical performance is paramount.

It also has environmental benefits: less waste, no messy resin mixing, and drastically reduced VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions.

SUPer : Moritz, team rider GONG, en Karmen FSP Pro avec une pagaie Carbon Pro.

What are the differences between our 100% carbon paddles?

The main differences are in weight (the Carbon Pro is lighter) and in the flex of the shaft.

The Carbon Mix 100% paddle features a stiffer shaft, ensuring direct power transfer and minimal energy loss. Each stroke is more efficient (ideal for explosive paddlers) but this rigidity is less forgiving on the joints.

The Carbon Pro shaft offers more flex, absorbing vibrations for a smoother feel, less fatigue, and reduced joint stress. This natural “shock absorber” effect is what gives a paddle its “pop”, the ability to release stored energy at the end of the stroke, particularly as the blade exits the water.

This springy or elastic feedback adds noticeable dynamism, improving cadence and making strokes feel lighter and faster. Over long distances, this “pop” reduces fatigue by creating a more fluid paddle rhythm. Above all, it enhances the feeling of liveliness. The paddle feels more responsive and “alive” in your hands.

SUP foiler: Patrice Guénolé, GONG boss and shaper, riding the Sner EPS Pro with Carbon Pro paddle, Sirus front wing and Curve stabilizer.