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Body Helix FLIK F1 vs Pickleball Apes Pro Line Energy S 16mm
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Specs Comparison
Spec
Body Helix FLIK F1
Pickleball Apes Pro Line Energy S 16mm
Price
$190
$169.99
Swing Weight
115
119
Twist Weight
6
6.34
Weight
7.9 oz
8.2 oz
Core
16mm
16.5mm
Power
57.4 MPH
57.2 MPH
Pop
38 MPH
36.3 MPH
Spin
2306 RPM
2192 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 4
Gen 2
Balance
238mm
242mm
Body Helix FLIK F1
This paddle delivers 81st percentile power (57.4 MPH), plush 16mm feel, top 5% spin (2306 RPM) — a power option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.4 MPH (81st percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 38 MPH — top 4% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2306 RPM — top 5% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
Advanced / Tournament PlayersPower PlayersSpin-Heavy Players
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Pickleball Apes Pro Line Energy S 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.2 MPH power, plush 16.5mm feel, 86th percentile spin (2192 RPM) — a power option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.2 MPH (77th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Outstanding spin at 2192 RPM — 86th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick 16.5mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Power PlayersSingles PlayersSpin-Heavy PlayersTennis Converts
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