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Legend At Play.

The tribute paddle, "Power Show," is made in collaboration with BOBBY JOSEPH and inspired by the legendary father of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti.

STORY:

Based entirely on an iconic image of the legend playing ping pong, BOBBY JOSEPH x round21 collaborate on a first-of-its-kind tribute to the optimism and energy that Kuti radiated into the world.

As part of the BOBBY JOSEPH POWER SHOW capsule, this special edition paddle reflects a fictional location, "Speedbird Racquet Club" that Bobby Joseph imagined as a stop on a fictional Fela Kuti “Power Show Ping Ping World Tour."

CREATIVE:

Sports enthusiast and creative forward thinker, BOBBY JOSEPH, has built his career generating ideas for some of the world’s leading brands.

Check out BOBBY JOSEPH on Instagram - here

FEATURES:

• Showstopping Art: Striking and original in every way, BOBBY JOSEPH embodies Fela Kuti's uncontrollable creativity, energy and vibrancy with the two-sided artistic expression of both Kuti's style of play and way of life.
• Playable Art: Every round21 paddle is made for play and designed to delight
• Crafted to Perform: Ergonomic grip for comfort and control
• Specialty Wood: Lightweight Japanese beech wood blade provides a perfect balance of viscosity and strength
• Responsive Sponge Layer: 2mm thick specially designed sponge made from sneaker insole technology for unrivaled control and speed
• Proprietary Rubber: 0.75 mm thick high traction, tacky top layer with 40A durometer for fast play and control
• Weight and Balance: 158.6 grams and well-balanced (lighter than most standard paddles on the market)

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