Facolos Pickleball Paddles: Elite X vs Nexx (Australia 2026)
Facolos build T700 raw carbon paddles on an ElasticPP honeycomb core, and we stock five of them in Australia. The Elite X is the all-court standard shape, the Elite X Widebody is the more forgiving version of it, and the Nexx is the attacking 16mm build with the air tube frame. Two limited signature editions, made with Australian players Mitch Hargreaves and Sarah Dennehy, sit on the same Elite X platform. This guide covers what separates them, what each one costs, and which one suits the way you actually play.
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The range at a glance
Every Facolos paddle here is between $339 and $369, so price is not the thing to choose on. Thickness and shape are.
Every Facolos paddle, side by side
Specs below are taken from Facolos's own product information. Where a figure is not published we have left it blank rather than guess.
| Model | Shape | Thickness | Core | Face | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facolos Pro Series Elite X | Standard | 14mm and 16mm | Honeycomb | T700 carbon, raw | $339 | View › |
| Facolos Pro Series Elite X Widebody | Widebody | 16mm | Honeycomb | T700 carbon, raw | $339 | View › |
| Facolos Pro Series Nexx | Standard | 16mm | Honeycomb | T700 carbon, raw | $369 | View › |
| Mitch Hargreaves Elite X Signature - (Limited Edition) | Standard | 16mm | Honeycomb | T700 carbon, raw | $369 | View › |
| Sarah Dennehy Elite X Hybrid Signature - (Limited Edition) | Hybrid | 16mm | Honeycomb | T700 carbon, raw | $369 | View › |
Elite X
The Elite X is offered in a standard profile and a widebody, both on the same T700 raw carbon face. The standard profile comes in 14mm and 16mm, and the Widebody is 16mm only.
Nexx
Elite X or Nexx: the short answer
Both run the same T700 raw carbon face, so this is not a question of which grips the ball better. It comes down to shape and thickness.
The Elite X is the all-court paddle. It is the one to pick if you want a single paddle that does everything reasonably well, and the Widebody version of it is the most forgiving thing Facolos make, so it suits anyone still finding the middle of the face.
The Nexx is the newer 16mm build and the more specialised choice. Its air tube frame and strong reaction force are aimed at offensive players, which is what you want if your game is built on driving through people rather than out-steadying them.
If you genuinely cannot pick, take both off the demo wall for three days and you will know inside a session.
Which Facolos should you buy
Both Pro Series lines run on a T700 raw carbon face. Here is what separates them.
Try Before You Buy: Our Paddle Demo Program
You do not have to guess. Melbourne players can take paddles away and hit them on their own courts before committing.
| The demo program | |
|---|---|
| Cost | $50 per paddle |
| How many | Up to 3 paddles at a time |
| How long | 3 days |
| Pick up & return | In person at Racquet World, Pickleball Parlour, Shop 4/59 Willandra Drive, Epping VIC 3076 |
| What you can try | Control, power and hybrid all-court paddles from the demo wall |
| Where you can play | Anywhere at your club, league night, or local courts across Melbourne |
Return them on time to avoid late fees. Find one you love and the team will order a brand new one in for you.
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