Hemp is a plant that belongs to the Cannabis sativa species, along with marijuana. However, unlike marijuana, hemp contains very low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound that gives marijuana its characteristic "high". Instead, hemp is cultivated for its fiber, seeds, and oil, which have a wide range of commercial and industrial uses.
Hemp fiber is known for its strength, durability, and versatility, and has been used for centuries to make a variety of products, including clothing, paper, and rope. Hemp seeds are a highly nutritious source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, and are often used in food products like protein bars, granola, and salad dressings. Hemp oil, which is extracted from the seeds, is used in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products, and is also used as a cooking oil. In recent years, hemp has gained attention for its potential environmental benefits, as it can be grown without the use of pesticides or herbicides, and requires less water and fertilizer than many other crops. Additionally, hemp has been touted as a potential solution to the global plastic pollution problem, as its fibers can be used to make biodegradable plastics that break down naturally over time.
Advanced Pickleball Solutions is the first manufacturer to use a natural, hemp-based composite known as CarbonLite XS ( Extra Strong ) as the sustainable substance used to comprise the main surface of its powerful APS brand of pickleball paddles. Advanced Pickleball Solutions is an industry pioneer in pickleball equipment and innovation. The composite material, CarbonLite XS represents a major advancement in sports materials, not only because of its exceptional sustainability but also because of how it affects pickleball play, Speed, control, touch, strength, vibration dampening, and power are all produced by APS - Pro Series thanks to outstanding new technology that is made to work for all kinds of players. Because hemp fibers have an 85 percent lower carbon footprint than synthetic fibers, are recyclable, and come from a renewable resource, they are both regarded as ecologically friendly alternatives to synthetic fibers. To create a never-before-seen biocomposite face that is stronger than fiberglass, more forgiving than carbon fiber, and eliminates the vibrations that frequently cause tennis elbow, APS - Pro Series, a material unlike any other of its kind, layers multiple layers of fibers from hemp, one of the world's strongest plants, with a specially engineered resin system. There is nothing better than providing athletes with the tools they need to achieve while also being kind to the Earth, despite the fact that advanced materials are used in equipment to enhance performance across a variety of sports. A top pickleball paddle that has received USA Pickleball approval is the APS - Pro Series. Each paddle has their exclusive APS - Pro Series technology, Hemp-based composite face, and is developed and assembled in the USA. Pickleball's APS - Pro Series paddle provides superior feel, balance, and power than any other paddle, including the industry's top carbon fiber composites. It is the first and only natural fiber composite face used in the sport. APS – Pro Series paddles are uniquely designed using advanced technology that puts an even greater emphasis on center and off-center ball speeds. The result is a lighter, more sustainable pickleball paddle with less vibration, softer feel and touch, greater control, fewer variances and TOND more power on serves and returns. APS – Pro Series paddles are available in Masterclass 4.0 Hemp CarbonLite XS ( Extra Strength ) and 7.0 Pro Series.
