It’s not a new gaming mouse – and surprisingly, not the often-teased toaster either. Instead, Razer has taken a swing at something entirely new, and this time it doesn’t involve RGB lighting (well, not yet). The Singapore-based tech company has teamed up with paddle-sport maker Joola to create a limited-edition pickleball paddle, the Joola Razer Perseus Pro IV 16mm.
You’d probably assume this was a joke (I did when I first saw the press release), but it’s every bit as serious as it sounds. The Razer paddle features a raw-carbon surface for extra spin, a balanced swing weight for quicker reactions, and even an NFC chip that links to Joola’s app for player tips and warranty tracking. Naturally, it’s dressed in Razer’s signature green-and-black aesthetic. Only 1,337 (or “l33t” for those familiar with gamer culture) units are being made and each will retail for an eye-watering US$299.95. For context, that’s about the price of a decent Razer keyboard-and-mouse combo.
