Kayak Polo Paddles
Kayak polo paddles (canoe polo paddles) are double-bladed paddles built for a ball game played by two teams of five in short kayaks. A polo paddle needs blunt, rounded blade edges and no metal tips, because players block shots and tackle with it. G’Power makes the Dynamite 2 kayak polo paddle by hand in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland, in CLUB and ELITE versions with three blade sizes.
Dynamite 2 kayak polo paddles compared
All Dynamite 2 paddles share one 3D concave blade shape, so a player who learns on the CLUB keeps the same feel on the ELITE. The versions differ in carbon content and weight, as the product pages list them:
| Model | Carbon (blade / shaft) | Blade sizes | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamite 2 ELITE Red | 80% / 30% | M, L, XL | 870 g (M) to 930 g (XL) |
| Dynamite 2 ELITE Yellow | 80% / 30% | M, L, XL | 870 g (M) to 930 g (XL) |
| Dynamite 2 CLUB | 30% / 30% | M, L | not listed |
ELITE Red and ELITE Yellow are the same paddle in two colours, so a club can give each team its own colour. Every model has a 30 mm shaft. The 30% carbon shaft flexes a little and takes the shock of paddle-on-paddle contact.
Blade sizes M, L and XL
The Dynamite 2 blade comes in three sizes: M (647 cm², 465 x 186 mm), L (686 cm², 470 x 196 mm) and XL (728 cm², 475 x 206 mm). A larger blade gives more power for sprints and long passes. A smaller blade moves faster between blocks and strokes, and it is easier on the shoulders of juniors and lighter players. Paddle length is covered in the kayak polo paddle guide.
ICF rules for a canoe polo paddle
The ICF Canoe Polo Competition Rules 2025 set four limits for the paddle blade:
- the blade is no larger than 600 x 250 mm in plan, measured from where the shaft meets the blade;
- the blade edges have a minimum radius of 30 mm in plan;
- the blade edges are at least 5 mm thick;
- metal-tipped blades are not allowed.
Scrutineers check paddles with an official ICF gauge before international games. The largest Dynamite 2 blade measures 475 x 206 mm, and no Dynamite 2 paddle has metal tips.
CLUB or ELITE
Dynamite 2 CLUB is the paddle for beginners and club fleets. Its 30% carbon blade takes knocks from other paddles and the ball, and it costs less to replace. ELITE suits players who train several times a week and play in a league.
A broken shaft does not mean a new paddle. G'Power sells polo shafts separately, such as the SHAFT Polo MF Tech with 50% carbon and 50% glass fibre, 240 g and a 29.5 mm outside diameter.
Ordering a kayak polo paddle
Dynamite 2 paddles are made to order at your length, glued in one piece or fitted with the QNECT connector. QNECT adjusts the length within 10 cm and the feather angle from 0° to 85° in 5° steps, which helps a club share paddles between players. Clubs ordering a full team set can call +48 883 44 22 44 (Monday to Friday, 7:00-15:00 CET) or write to kontakt@gpowersport.com. Each paddle can carry team graphics from the online paddle design editor.
Frequently asked questions
Kayak polo and canoe polo are two names for the same sport. The ICF calls it canoe polo, but players sit in short kayaks and use double-bladed paddles. Two teams of five play on a 35 x 23 m pitch.
Only if it passes the ICF paddle rules. Blade edges must be at least 5 mm thick with a 30 mm radius, and metal-tipped blades are banned. The Dynamite 2 polo paddle has no metal tips and a blade within the ICF size limit.
Size L (686 cm²) is the middle Dynamite 2 blade. Size XL (728 cm²) suits strong players who sprint and shoot a lot. Size M (647 cm²) suits juniors, lighter players and defenders who block more than they shoot.
A 30% carbon shaft flexes a little and absorbs the shock of paddle-on-paddle contact and ball strikes. The stiff 80% carbon blade on ELITE keeps the power for sprints and passes.