ARTI 16mm T700 Carbon Fiber Kristen & Kristy "HOWDY" Pickleball Paddle - USA Pickleball Approved

Best for players who want control and a paddle that looks like art. Howdy is one of five Kristen & Kristy pop-art designs on a 16mm carbon fiber paddle: the 16mm core gives a larger sweet spot and more control than ARTI's 14mm Mastery Elite, the power paddle.

Saddle up. The K&K "HOWDY" paddle brings rodeo swagger to the pickleball court — Western-inspired pop-art featuring a blonde in a cowboy hat, mixing big country energy with serious competitive spirit. Big personality, big performance.

PADDLE SPECS

• USA Pickleball Approved (USAPA Approved)
• Weight Range: 7.8-8 oz
• Length: 16.34"
• Width: 7.5"
• Thickness: 16mm
• Face: 100% Carbon Fiber
• Core: Honeycomb Polymer Core
• Edgeless: yes, no edge guard
• USA Pickleball approved model name: Kristen&Kristy

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

• Edgeless build for crisp, clean contact
• Raw carbon face for serious spin
• Honeycomb polymer core balances power and control
• Hand-drawn pop-art face — nothing else on the court looks like it

DESIGN STORY

The "HOWDY" paddle brings Lone Star swagger to the pickleball court — blonde in a cowboy hat, rodeo-bright colors, and attitude as big as Texas. Country girl style meets pop-art performance. For players who play with a little edge and a lot of charm.

RISK-FREE ORDER

• Free US shipping on orders of $70 or more. Ships from Dallas in 1–2 business days and arrives in 3–5.
• 30-day risk-free trial on paddles; items bought at 50% or more off are final sale (see the refund policy)
• 180-day warranty against manufacturing defects

Quick facts

• What it is: the Howdy design, one of five carbon fiber paddles in ARTI's Kristen & Kristy pop-art line.
• Art: a Western cowgirl tipping a brown cowboy hat, red neckerchief, turquoise ground.
• Build: raw carbon fiber face over a honeycomb polymer core; edgeless (no edge guard).
• Size: 16mm thick, 16.34 x 7.5 in, 7.8 to 8.0 oz.
• Feel: 16mm favors control and a soft touch for dinks and resets.
• Suits: fans of Western style who want a control-leaning paddle.

Questions

Is it tournament legal? Yes, for USA Pickleball sanctioned play. It is on the approved paddle list as Kristen&Kristy.

Is Howdy the ARTI Texas paddle? No. Howdy is a Kristen & Kristy design. The Texas paddle is a separate paddle in the State Collection.

Can I get a matching pair for doubles? Yes. Get two of this design, or pick a different Kristen & Kristy design for your partner.

Kristen & Kristy or Mastery Elite: which should I choose? Choose a Kristen & Kristy paddle for more control, a larger sweet spot and original pop art. Choose the 14mm Mastery Elite 1.0 for the most pop and speed in the ARTI lineup. Both have a raw carbon fiber face and an edgeless build.

Is it a good gift for a pickleball player? Yes. Each design comes in one build, so there is no weight or grip size to guess: pick the art that suits them. It is on the USA Pickleball approved list as Kristen&Kristy, so it is legal for sanctioned play.