Edgeless paddle

Abstract

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pickleball paddle, comprising: carbon fiber, wherein the carbon fiber forms a single body head and handle; and a foam piece covering the carbon fiber handle, wherein: the carbon fiber runs to the edges of the head; and rubberized paint is applied to the edges of the carbon fiber head to define the boundaries of the paddle.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A pickleball paddle, comprising:
 carbon fiber, wherein the carbon fiber forms a single body head and handle; and   a foam piece covering the carbon fiber handle, wherein:   the carbon fiber runs all the way to the edges of the head; and   rubberized paint is applied to the edges of the carbon fiber head to define the boundaries of the paddle.   
     
     
         2 . The paddle of  claim 1 , further comprising an adhesive applied to the foam piece covering the raw carbon fiber handle. 
     
     
         3 . The paddle of  claim 2 , further comprising a top grip layer wrapping around the foam piece and secured by the adhesive. 
     
     
         4 . A method of manufacturing a pickleball paddle, comprising:
 heating carbon fiber to a pliable forming temperature;   forming the carbon fiber to a head and handle shape in a mold.   
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4 , further comprising trimming the raw carbon fiber to create a boundary defining the edges of the head. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 4 , further comprising applying rubberized paint to the boundary of the head portion. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 4 , further comprising applying a foam layer to the handle portion of the raw carbon fiber. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , further comprising applying an adhesive to the foam layer. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 wrapping a top grip layer around the foam piece; and   securing the top grip layer by the adhesive applied to the foam piece.