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Adidas Metalbone EVA 16mm (red no weights) vs Pickleball Apes Pulse E 16mm
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Specs Comparison
Spec
Adidas Metalbone EVA 16mm (red no weights)
Pickleball Apes Pulse E 16mm
Price
$249
$199.99
Swing Weight
124
129
Twist Weight
5.63
5.83
Weight
8.3 oz
8.3 oz
Core
16mm
16.5mm
Power
58.2 MPH
58 MPH
Pop
37.6 MPH
36.8 MPH
Spin
2085 RPM
2286 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 4
Gen 3
Balance
247mm
248mm
Adidas Metalbone EVA 16mm (red no weights)
This paddle delivers top 9% power (58.2 MPH), plush 16mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Elite power — 58.2 MPH puts it in the top 9% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 37.6 MPH — top 7% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Good spin generation at 2085 RPM (66th percentile)
- +Heavy swing weight of 124 (top 6%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.63 (12th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Very high swing weight of 124 (top 6%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (top 9%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Advanced / Tournament PlayersPower PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts
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Pickleball Apes Pulse E 16mm
This paddle delivers 88th percentile power (58 MPH), plush 16.5mm feel, top 6% spin (2286 RPM) — an all-court option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Elite power — 58 MPH puts it in the 88th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 36.8 MPH (76th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Outstanding spin at 2286 RPM — top 6% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Heavy swing weight of 129 (top 2%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- −Very high swing weight of 129 (top 2%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (top 9%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Power PlayersSingles PlayersSpin-Heavy PlayersTennis Converts
Creator code: PBSTUDIO — 10%
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