Warping Point Nightblade pickleball paddle featured in Horizon Lab

HORIZON LAB

PUSHING THE POINT FORWARD.

TOGETHER.

A long-term innovation and performance validation project by Warping Point, exploring new materials, new structures, new feel, and the future of pickleball paddle performance with real player feedback.

WHAT IS HORIZON LAB?

Horizon Lab is Warping Point’s long-term product innovation and performance validation project. It is where we explore the future boundaries of pickleball paddle performance through new materials, new structures, new feel, and real player feedback.

NEW MATERIALS

Exploring advanced materials for better performance.

NEW STRUCTURES

Testing innovative designs and internal constructions.

NEW FEEL

Refining the feel, power, control and consistency.

PLAYER FEEDBACK

Real players. Real feedback. Real improvements.

How We Test

Warping Point pickleball paddle undergoing material testing in Horizon Lab

MATERIAL TESTING

Rigorous material performance tests.

Pickleball paddle core structure used for Horizon Lab validation

STRUCTURE VALIDATION

Stress, durability and structural analysis.

Competitive player testing a Warping Point pickleball paddle on court

ON-COURT PLAY TESTING

Real match play with competitive players.

Players evaluating a Warping Point pickleball paddle during Horizon Lab testing

PLAYER FEEDBACK ITERATION

Collect, analyze and refine based on feedback.

FAQ

What does Pre-Cert Edition mean?

A Pre-Cert Edition is an early-access version released through Warping Point Horizon Lab before the official certification process is complete. It allows players to experience our latest materials, structures, and performance concepts at an earlier stage.

Pre-Cert Edition paddles are not officially certified at the time of purchase and do not carry an official certification mark.

Is this paddle certified?

No. This paddle is currently offered as a WP Early Access / Pre-Cert Edition and is not officially certified at the time of purchase.

The certification process is in progress, but approval and timing cannot be guaranteed until the review has been completed.

Can I use it in tournaments?

This paddle may be used for recreational play, practice, training, and events that do not require an officially certified paddle.

It may not be eligible for sanctioned tournaments that require equipment certification. Please check the equipment rules with the tournament organizer before competing.

Will the certified version be different?

The certified version is intended to retain the core performance direction and playing characteristics of the Horizon Lab version.

However, minor adjustments to specifications, construction, materials, graphics, or production details may be required as part of certification, testing, or final manufacturing. Any confirmed differences will be clearly communicated before the upgrade becomes available.

Do I need to return my Lab version?

No. Under the current upgrade policy, you may keep your original Horizon Lab Pre-Cert Edition paddle.

The certified-version upgrade is provided as an additional paddle for eligible customers, subject to order verification and the applicable upgrade terms.

When will the certified version be available?

The certified version will become available only after the certification review has been successfully completed and production is ready.

Because the process involves third-party review and testing, an exact approval date cannot be guaranteed. We will publish updates on the Horizon Lab page and notify eligible customers by email when the certified version and upgrade process are ready.