Medusa vs Kasaca
A side-by-side look at the Mythos Medusa, a certified PBCoR .43 premium paddle stocked locally in the Philippines, against Kasaca's budget-priced T700 edgeless line sold mainly through US marketplaces.
These two paddles answer different questions. The Kasaca T700 edgeless line is a budget-friendly US marketplace paddle (roughly $39 to $89) that competes almost entirely on price, and its build is genuinely fine for beginners chasing spin and control. The catch is certification: Kasaca markets every paddle as USAPA approved, but a check of the official USA Pickleball equipment database returns zero results for the brand, so treat that badge as a marketing claim, not a confirmed listing. The Mythos Medusa, by contrast, is officially USA Pickleball Approved and PBCoR .43 certified, built on a Toray T700 triple-carbon face and a 16mm full-foam core, and it ships from local PH stock with COD and a real warranty. If you want a confirmed tournament-legal paddle you can buy and service in the Philippines, the Medusa is the straightforward pick.
Specs, side by side
| Spec | Mythos Medusa | Kasaca T700 (edgeless line) |
|---|---|---|
| Face | Toray T700 triple carbon | T700 carbon fiber (higher tiers claim a 4-layer hybrid: raw carbon + 2x T700 + fiberglass), grit-textured for spin |
| Core | 16mm full-foam (EchoFoam) | Polypropylene honeycomb, thermoformed |
| Shape | Elongated | Edgeless widebody, open or aero throat (~16.2 to 16.3"L x 7.6"W; a shorter 15.83"L widebody also exists) |
| Weight | 7.9 to 8.0 oz | ~7.8 to 8.15 oz depending on model |
| Handle | 5.5" | 5.4" (some models 5.24"), 4.25" grip |
| Certified | USA Pickleball Approved, PBCoR .43 (official) | Self-asserted "USAPA approved." Not found in the official USA Pickleball database. No PBCoR data. |
| Price (PH) | ₱11,999 (~$210) | Not published in PHP (~$39 to $89 US; import or reseller only) |
| Availability | Local stock, COD, PH warranty | No official PH distributor (Shopee/Lazada resellers or US import, no local warranty) |
Where they differ
The headline difference is positioning. Kasaca is a value play sold through Amazon, Walmart, and Target, repeatedly pitched in reviews as "premium performance at less than half the price" of brands like Selkirk or JOOLA. That makes it attractive on cost, and its edgeless, spin-textured face is a real selling point for recreational players. But two practical gaps matter for a Filipino buyer. First, certification: Mythos Medusa carries a verified USA Pickleball listing and a PBCoR .43 rating, while Kasaca's approval claim does not appear on the official equipment list, which means it may not be legal for USAP-sanctioned tournament play. Second, access: there is no official Kasaca presence in the Philippines, so getting one means importing or buying through a marketplace reseller with no local warranty, whereas the Medusa ships from local stock with COD and after-sales support here at home.
Who each is for
- Buy the Kasaca if you are a beginner or casual rec player on a tight budget, you do not need tournament certification, and you are comfortable ordering from a US marketplace or a third-party reseller without a local warranty.
- Buy the Medusa if you want a confirmed tournament-legal paddle (USA Pickleball Approved, PBCoR .43), a premium Toray T700 triple-carbon build with a full-foam core, and the convenience of local PH stock, COD, and a real warranty you can actually claim.