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Best 14mm Pickleball Paddles
A 14mm core is the thinner of the two common thicknesses. In our lab data, 14mm paddles average a little more pop and a lower swing weight than 16mm, with a lower twist weight (less forgiveness); drive power is about the same. We filtered to 14mm cores and ranked them for a balanced player who leans toward attacking.
1
Adidas
PRO-EDT 14$189
SW:122
TW:6.48
Weight:8 oz
Power:56.5 MPH
Spin:2022 RPM
Elongated14mmGen 3Firepower High
+Heavy swing weight of 122 (88th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
+Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
+Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
2
$274.99
SW:121
TW:5.67
Weight:8.3 oz
Power:62.6 MPH
Spin:1827 RPM
Elongated14mmGen 3/EdgelessFirepower Elite
+Elite power — 62.6 MPH puts it in the top 0% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
+Exceptional pop at 38.7 MPH — top 1% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
+Heavy swing weight of 121 (85th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
−Limited spin at 1827 RPM (17th percentile, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
−Low stability — twist weight of 5.67 (13th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
3
Ronbus
Ripple V2-R2 14mm$280
SW:118
TW:6.64
Weight:8.2 oz
Power:59.1 MPH
Spin:2116 RPM
Wide body14mmGen 3Firepower High
+Elite power — 59.1 MPH puts it in the top 4% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
+Exceptional pop at 38.3 MPH — top 2% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
+Good spin generation at 2116 RPM (74th percentile)
−Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
−Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $197)
4
Holbrook
Arma T 14mm$259.99
SW:119
TW:6.46
Weight:8 oz
Power:60 MPH
Spin:2114 RPM
Elongated14mmGen 3
+Elite power — 60 MPH puts it in the top 2% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
+Exceptional pop at 38 MPH — top 5% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
+Good spin generation at 2114 RPM (74th percentile)
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
5
Joola
Perseus 3S 14mm$239.95
SW:120
TW:6.05
Weight:8 oz
Power:58.2 MPH
Spin:2141 RPM
Elongated14mmGen 3Firepower High
+Elite power — 58.2 MPH puts it in the top 10% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
+Exceptional pop at 37.4 MPH — top 9% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
+Good spin generation at 2141 RPM (79th percentile)
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
6
Volair
Shift HYB 14mm$189.99
SW:118
TW:6.49
Weight:8.2 oz
Power:56.7 MPH
Hybrid14mmGen 4Firepower High
+Solid pop at 36.7 MPH (71th percentile) for net exchanges
+Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
+Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10%
7
CRBN
TruFoam Waves 3$280
SW:119
TW:6.57
Weight:8 oz
Power:56.4 MPH
Spin:2044 RPM
Elongated14mmGen 4Firepower Balanced
+Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
+Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
+Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
−Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $197)
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10%
8
Engage
Profoam$229.99
SW:122
TW:6.4
Weight:8.1 oz
Power:56.5 MPH
Spin:1955 RPM
Elongated14mmGen 4Firepower Balanced
+Heavy swing weight of 122 (88th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
+Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
+Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
9
Franklin
C45 Dynasty 14mm 14mm$229.99
SW:118
TW:5.87
Weight:7.9 oz
Power:57.5 MPH
Spin:2115 RPM
Elongated14mmGen 3Firepower High
+Above-average power at 57.5 MPH (82th percentile, avg 56.4)
+Solid pop at 37.1 MPH (84th percentile) for net exchanges
+Good spin generation at 2115 RPM (74th percentile)
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10% off
10
Volair
Shift EL 14mm$189.99
SW:120
TW:6
Weight:8.2 oz
Power:57.2 MPH
Elongated14mmGen 4Firepower Elite
+Above-average power at 57.2 MPH (76th percentile, avg 56.4)
+Solid pop at 37 MPH (80th percentile) for net exchanges
+Heavy swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
14mm or 16mm: which should I choose?
16mm is the safer default: more control, a softer feel and a bigger sweet spot. 14mm suits players who want more pop and a quicker response and already hit the centre of the face consistently.
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