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Colorful pop-art pickleball paddle: blonde on a blue phone against teal, speech bubble reading IT'S PICKLE TIME
The It's Pickle Time and Good Game pop-art paddles held over deep blue water with a yellow pickleball
ARTI It's Pickle Time paddle inside its navy magnetic gift box with gold lettering
Back of the It's Pickle Time paddle in teal with the white ARTI wordmark and Kristen & Kristy script
Front view of the ARTI It's Pickle Time pickleball paddle, white edgeless rim and rust grip
Edge profile of the It's Pickle Time paddle, slim 16 mm core with a wrapped rust handle
Butt cap of the teal-backed It's Pickle Time paddle, rust octagon with a navy and gold crown
Close-up of the It's Pickle Time paddle face showing halftone dots, a magenta strap and comic linework
Kristen & Kristy paddle spec chart: 7.8 to 8 oz, 16.34 in long, 7.5 in wide, 16 mm thick, T700 carbon face, honeycomb polymer core
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16MM CARBON · K&K SERIES

IT'S PICKLE TIME

Game face, on the paddle.

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Best for players who want control and a paddle that looks like art. It's Pickle Time 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.

Details & specs

Drop everything — it's pickle time. The K&K "IT'S PICKLE TIME" paddle channels match-day excitement with bold pop-art energy and a blonde who knows when it's go time. Built for the player who lives for the game.

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

"IT'S PICKLE TIME" — three words that signal it's go time. This paddle wraps that excitement in pop-art energy, with a blonde on the phone, a blue mobile to her ear, and the kind of bold design that demands attention. For the player whose match-day mood is contagious.

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 It's Pickle Time design, one of five carbon fiber paddles in ARTI's Kristen & Kristy pop-art line.
  • Art: a blonde on the phone, a blue mobile to her ear, hot pink top, aqua 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: players who want bright, playful pop art on a control-leaning carbon paddle.

Questions

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

Do the five designs play differently? No. Every Kristen & Kristy design shares this build; only the art differs.

Are Kristen and Kristy real people? No. They are pop-art characters drawn by ARTI.

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.

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Manufacturer defects

· THE BREAKDOWN

The construction

of the paddle.

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ARTI 16mm T700 Carbon Fiber Kristen & Kristy "IT'S PICKLE TIME" Pickleball Paddle - USA Pickleball Approved
ARTI 16mm T700 Carbon Fiber Kristen & Kristy "IT'S PICKLE TIME" Pickleball Paddle - USA Pickleball Approved
01

Polymer Honeycomb Core

Polymer honeycomb cushions off-center hits for steady control.

02

T700 Carbon Face

Carbon fiber face for a clean, predictable feel on every shot.

03

Cushion Grip

Sweat-wicking grip that holds steady through long rallies.

Parts List

01

Polymer Honeycomb Core

Polymer honeycomb cushions off-center hits for steady control.

02

T700 Carbon Face

Carbon fiber face for a clean, predictable feel on every shot.

03

Cushion Grip

Sweat-wicking grip that holds steady through long rallies.

· THE FACTS

Designed in Dallas.

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Weight

7.8–8.0 oz

02

Length

16.34"

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Width

7.5"

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Thickness

16 mm

05

Core

Polymer honeycomb

06

Pattern

Hand-pull pattern

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

Carbon underneath, character on top.

Meet Kristen

THE K&K STORY

Meet Kristen& Kristy.

Kristen and Kristy are ARTI originals: two comic book blondes, drawn for these paddles and no others, living a different moment on every face. The story changes paddle to paddle. What's underneath never does: 16mm T700 carbon, tournament legal, built to play serious.

· QUESTIONS

Kristen & Kristy: questions players ask

What makes these cute pickleball paddles different?

The art. Each design is an original pop-art character drawn by ARTI Pickleball and printed on a raw carbon fiber face, bright enough to spot across the court. Underneath, it is a real 16mm carbon paddle.

How many Kristen & Kristy designs are there?

Five: Good Game, Game On, It's Pickle Time, WOW and Howdy. All five share the same carbon build, so you choose by the art.

Who are Kristen & Kristy?

Two pop-art characters drawn by ARTI Pickleball. They are original ARTI artwork, not real players.

Are Kristen & Kristy paddles tournament legal?

Yes. The line is on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list as Kristen&Kristy, so every design is legal in sanctioned tournaments.

What is the build?

16mm thick, raw carbon fiber face over a honeycomb polymer core, edgeless (no edge guard). 16.34 in long, 7.5 in wide, 7.8 to 8.0 oz. The 16mm core favors control and a soft touch for dinks and resets.

Can doubles partners get different designs?

Yes. Each partner can pick any of the five designs, and the build is the same, so the paddles play alike. The K&K Carbon Doubles Duo lets you pick both in one order: the same design twice or one each.

Is a Kristen & Kristy paddle a good gift?

Yes, for a player who likes playful, colorful art. It is a full carbon, tournament-legal paddle rather than a novelty one.

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