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I have been so excited for today as Enhance just released the new Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit paddle.
The Enhance MPP Turbo has quickly become one of the most interesting pickleball paddles around $100. It gives you a full foam construction, plenty of power, a unique hollow feel, and really good spin.
Now Enhance has released the MPP Turbo ArmorGrit, which creates a pretty obvious question. Is the ArmorGrit version actually better than the original MPP Turbo, or is it basically the same paddle with a new surface?
The answer is actually pretty interesting.
The MPP Turbo ArmorGrit uses essentially the same paddle construction as the original MPP Turbo. You still get the floating MPP foam core, EVA perimeter ring, internal weighting, CFC face layup, and the same overall hollow feel.
The big difference is the surface. Enhance added its ArmorGrit surface system, which is designed to help the paddle maintain its grit and spin potential longer than a traditional raw carbon surface.
So first, I’ll cover my impressions of the MPP Turbo platform. Then I’ll break down what changed with ArmorGrit, how I would expect the paddles to play differently over time, the cost considerations and how you can use the discount code BEPICKLEBALLER for $20 off either paddle, and which one I would choose.
First Impressions
The original Enhance MPP Turbo made a really strong first impression on me. I have played with the elongated version, and immediately the paddle feels like something that should probably cost more than it does.
It has a substantial feel in your hand without feeling ridiculously heavy. My elongated MPP Turbo did feel slightly head heavy at first, especially compared to some quicker hybrid or widebody paddles.
That said, I adjusted pretty quickly. It was nowhere near some of the heavier-feeling Gearbox paddles I have played with before.
I also really liked the stock grip. I would probably still add an overgrip because I do that with almost everything I play with, but I wouldn’t say the stock grip needs to be replaced immediately.
The MPP Turbo also has an edgeguard, which you can see from the side.
The biggest thing that makes the MPP Turbo feel different from a lot of other paddles is what is happening inside. Enhance uses a floating MPP foam core surrounded by an EVA foam ring.
That softer MPP foam produces a really unique response. It feels hollow, elastic, and almost trampoline-like when the ball comes off the face.
Enhance also uses internal perimeter weighting to help with stability and forgiveness. That same basic construction carries over to the ArmorGrit version.
So if you already like how the MPP Turbo plays, Enhance is not trying to completely reinvent the paddle. The main goal is to improve the surface.
MPP Turbo ArmorGrit vs MPP Turbo
This comparison is actually pretty simple.
The original MPP Turbo uses a raw T700 carbon fiber surface. The new MPP Turbo ArmorGrit still uses a textured T700 carbon surface, but adds Enhance’s ArmorGrit durability coating over it.
The coating itself is designed to add abrasive characteristics while also helping reinforce the texture underneath. In simple terms, the goal is to keep the paddle biting the ball for longer.
That could end up being a pretty important upgrade.
One of the biggest frustrations with raw carbon paddles is that a paddle can feel incredibly gritty when it is brand new. Over time, though, that rough texture can gradually wear down.
When that happens, the paddle may still play perfectly fine, but you can lose some of the bite that helped you generate heavy topspin and slice. ArmorGrit is specifically designed to address that problem.Here’s a quick comparison I made.
MPP Turbo vs MPP Turbo ArmorGrit
These paddles share essentially the same MPP Turbo platform. The biggest reason to choose ArmorGrit is the upgraded surface, which is designed to provide stronger and longer-lasting spin performance.
| Category What we’re comparing | MPP Turbo Original T700 surface | MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Updated ArmorGrit surface |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Power Drives & put-away ability |
A
Powerful, lively response with the distinctive MPP trampoline feel.
|
A
Keeps the same powerful MPP Turbo platform and energy return.
|
| Control Dinks, drops & resets |
B+
Good control, although the lively response takes some adjustment.
|
B+
Similar control because the core and general construction remain the same.
|
| Spin When New Initial surface bite |
A-
Very good raw carbon spin and enough dwell to shape the ball effectively.
|
A
ArmorGrit adds additional surface interaction and should provide a little more bite.
|
| Long-Term Spin Grit durability over time |
B+
Strong initial spin, but the exposed raw carbon texture can naturally wear with use.
|
A
Designed specifically to protect the underlying texture and maintain spin longer.
|
| Feel & Response | ||
| Feel |
Soft / Hollow
Elastic and trampoline-like with a distinctly hollow response.
Same platform
|
Soft / Hollow
Retains the same MPP foam feel rather than becoming a totally different paddle.
Same platform
|
| Dwell Time |
A
Excellent dwell for rolls, drives and shaping shots.
|
A
Same MPP construction means you should retain that excellent dwell.
|
| Sound |
Loud / Deep
Distinctive deeper “thonk” when the ball is struck cleanly.
|
Loud / Deep
ArmorGrit does not meaningfully change the underlying MPP sound profile.
|
| Forgiveness |
A-
Stable, forgiving and helped by the perimeter foam and weighting.
|
A-
Same basic construction means forgiveness should remain very similar.
|
| Construction & Value | ||
| Core |
Floating MPP Foam
Surrounded by the EVA perimeter system.
|
Floating MPP Foam
Same core concept as the original MPP Turbo.
|
| Surface |
Raw T700 Carbon
Traditional textured carbon surface with strong initial bite.
|
T700 + ArmorGrit
Adds Enhance’s ArmorGrit treatment to reinforce and protect the textured surface.
Key upgrade
|
| Shapes |
3 Options
Elongated, hybrid and widebody.
|
3 Options
Elongated, hybrid and widebody.
|
| Retail Price |
$119.99
Approximately $99.99 if the $20 BEPICKLEBALLER discount applies.
|
$119.99
Same retail price while adding the upgraded ArmorGrit surface.
Better value at same price
|
The most important thing to understand is that ArmorGrit is not supposed to turn the MPP Turbo into a completely different paddle. The core, construction, shapes, weighting, and general play characteristics are intended to remain very similar.
The real change is the surface.
How Does the Original MPP Turbo Play?
The MPP Turbo is definitely a paddle that has some personality. The first thing my opponent noticed when I started playing with it was the power.
The paddle has a lot of energy coming off the face, especially when you are driving the ball or attacking something that sits up. When I first started playing with it, I definitely sent more balls long than usual.
That is one of those things where you need a little bit of time to adjust to how lively the paddle is. The power reminded me somewhat of paddles like the BNB Loco or even the Friday Aura Pro.
The interesting thing is that the MPP Turbo doesn’t necessarily feel harsh. The MPP foam gives it a softer, hollower sensation than I expected from something with this much power.
You get this very distinct “thonk” when you hit the ball cleanly. It is one of those paddles where you immediately notice the sound and feel.
How Should the ArmorGrit Version Play?
This is where I think the ArmorGrit version becomes especially interesting.
I would not expect a dramatic difference in power, control, pop, sweet spot, or overall feel between the two paddles. That is actually a good thing because the original MPP Turbo already does a lot really well.
The ArmorGrit version seems designed to address one of the few areas that could realistically become a concern over time. That is surface wear.
Instead of thinking of this as the MPP Turbo versus a completely new paddle, I think the better way to look at it is the MPP Turbo versus the MPP Turbo with potentially longer-lasting spin.
That is a pretty compelling upgrade.
Spin
Spin is probably the biggest reason I would be interested in the ArmorGrit version. The original MPP Turbo already produced really good spin for me. Check out the grit on the Armor Grit.
Part of that comes from the raw T700 carbon surface, but I also think the MPP foam contributes because you get nice dwell time. The ball seems to stay on the face just long enough to let you shape drives, rolls, and slices.
That said, the interesting question isn’t necessarily which paddle produces dramatically more spin when they are brand new. I would actually expect them to be relatively close initially.
The bigger question is which paddle still produces great spin after months of play. That is exactly what ArmorGrit is designed to address.
If that works as advertised, I think the ArmorGrit version becomes the easy winner in the spin category.
My ranking would be:
- Initial Spin: MPP Turbo ArmorGrit, slightly
- Long-Term Spin: MPP Turbo ArmorGrit
- Power: Tie
- Control: Tie
- Feel: Tie
- Forgiveness: Tie
And that is really the story of these paddles.
ArmorGrit isn’t necessarily supposed to make the paddle dramatically more powerful or more controllable. It is supposed to make the surface better.
Shapes
Another thing I really like about the MPP Turbo lineup is that Enhance gives you three different shapes. You can choose between elongated, hybrid, and widebody.
The elongated version gives you more reach and leverage and should especially appeal to two-handed backhand players. The hybrid sits in the middle and balances reach, maneuverability, and forgiveness.
The widebody is geared more toward players who want a larger sweet spot and quicker hands. The ArmorGrit version is available in the same general shape options.
I really like that Enhance did not limit the new surface to just one paddle shape.
Cost Considerations
This might be the most surprising part.
Both the original MPP Turbo and MPP Turbo ArmorGrit are listed at $119.99. That makes the ArmorGrit model especially interesting.
$20 Off Discount Code: BEPICKLEBALLER
If you are buying a brand-new paddle and both paddles cost exactly the same amount, I have a difficult time coming up with a reason not to choose ArmorGrit.
You aren’t giving up the floating MPP foam core. For example, you aren’t giving up the hollow feel, CFC face construction, or the shape options.
You are basically getting the same MPP Turbo platform with a surface designed to maintain its spin longer.
The regular Enhance price is $119.99, and if the BEPICKLEBALLER discount still takes $20 off at checkout, that would bring it down to around $99.99.
$20 Off Discount Code: BEPICKLEBALLER
At around $100, that continues to make the MPP Turbo line one of the more interesting value paddles I have seen.
Which Would I Choose?
This one is pretty easy for me. I would choose the MPP Turbo ArmorGrit.
That isn’t because I suddenly think the original MPP Turbo is outdated. I actually think the opposite.
The reason the ArmorGrit version makes sense is because Enhance kept the parts of the MPP Turbo that already worked. You still have that hollow foam feel, plenty of power, good dwell time, a forgiving sweet spot, and multiple shapes to choose from.
The biggest difference is that you now get a surface designed specifically to maintain its grit and spin performance for longer.
For the same retail price, that is hard for me to argue against.
If you already own an MPP Turbo and your surface is still in good condition, I don’t necessarily think you need to rush out and replace it. The paddles underneath the surface are extremely similar.
But if I were buying my first MPP Turbo today, I would choose the ArmorGrit version.
The original MPP Turbo already played closer to some $200 paddles than its roughly $100 discounted price would suggest. If ArmorGrit can preserve that spin for longer, Enhance may have made one of the best value paddles of 2026 even better.
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