First, charge: every paddle catch heats a ball up, making it hit harder. Missing the paddle resets that ball’s charge.

WIDTH SIZE

Makes the bat bigger so catches are easier. Later it can evolve into Twin, then Laser decks.

SPEED TIME

Makes the bat move faster so it can reach distant balls. It does not make the bat wider.

IMPACT FORCE

Increases the damage every ball deals when it strikes a brick.

BALL ARRAY

Adds another permanent ball. More balls break faster, but give the paddle more returns to catch. Dropped extras can be bought back.

HEAT CHARGE

Lets balls store more heat so they stay hotter and hit harder.

DRILL PIERCE

Hot balls punch through a limited number of ordinary bricks instead of bouncing off each one.

VENT LIFT

Hot brick breaks lift the wall and briefly slow it.

SPLIT TWIN

Gives paddle catches a chance to spawn a short-lived extra ball.