Dunlop Sports CR-Three V1.0 Pickleball Paddle

The Dunlop Sports CR-Three V1.0 Pickleball Paddle brings the brand’s long racket sports history into a widebody design built for creative all-court play. Intended for intermediate and advanced players, it combines control, usable power, forgiveness, and spin so players can change pace, disguise shots, and create openings without sacrificing stability.

At contact, the 15mm Hybrid Foam Core gives the paddle a composed feel. Its polypropylene honeycomb is infused with foam to reinforce the core, resist crushing, and support durability while balancing touch with responsive power. That makes the CR-Three equally comfortable handling soft resets or accelerating through drives. Thermoformed construction adds structural support with wrapped carbon fiber laminates and perimeter foam, helping maintain a solid, predictable response across the face.

Dunlop’s Peel Ply Max treatment adds resin-fused texture to the raw carbon fiber surface. This helps grip the ball for spin, control, and accurate placement on serves, drops, and angled shots. Combined with its wider face and forgiving sweet spot, the paddle is designed to make imperfect contact easier to manage while maintaining the precision experienced players want.

The paddle also adds pickleball to a Dunlop Sports history that extends across tennis, squash, padel, and other performance sports. Dunlop says its sports equipment history spans 130 years, while its current tennis and squash lines include rackets, balls, strings, and accessories. Dunlop is also the official ball of the Australian Open. The larger Dunlop Sports family includes Srixon and Cleveland Golf and is owned by Sumitomo Rubber Industries, creating a house united by the iconic Flying D logo.

For players who love the game and want one paddle capable of moving naturally between touch, defense, spin, and offense, the CR-Three delivers balanced performance for creating the next shot instead of simply reacting to it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should play with the Dunlop CR-Three?

It is designed for intermediate and advanced players seeking an all-court paddle with a balanced combination of power, control, spin, stability, and forgiveness.

What does the Hybrid Foam Core provide?

The polypropylene honeycomb uses foam-filled cells to strengthen the core, resist crushing, and combine controlled feel with responsive power for resets, blocks, and drives.

How does the paddle create spin?

Peel Ply Max forms texture in the raw carbon fiber face, helping grip the ball at contact for dependable spin and more precise shot shaping.

What is Dunlop Sports known for beyond pickleball?

Dunlop racket sports includes extensive tennis, squash, and padel equipment. Its broader family of global brands includes Srixon and Cleveland Golf, with products designed for professional athletes and recreational players around the world.

Is the CR-Three USAP approved?

Yes. Dunlop lists the CR-Three V1.0 as USAP approved.