Chorus Shapeshifter with 5 grams tungsten tape & 28-gram Slyce cap 16mm vs Thrive Surge 16mm

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Spec

Chorus Shapeshifter with 5 grams tungsten tape & 28-gram Slyce cap 16mm

Thrive Surge 16mm

Price

$189.99

$199.99

Swing Weight

121

117

Twist Weight

7.11

6.75

Weight

9.3 oz

8 oz

Core

—

16mm

Power

57.3 MPH

57.1 MPH

Pop

36.4 MPH

36.2 MPH

Spin

2139 RPM

2215 RPM

Shape

—

Hybrid

Face

Composite

Carbon

Build

—

Gen 2

Balance

218mm

243mm

Chorus Shapeshifter with 5 grams tungsten tape & 28-gram Slyce cap 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 57.3 MPH power, 78th percentile spin (2139 RPM), rock-solid stability (top 9%) — a versatile option.

Pros

+Above-average power at 57.3 MPH (79th percentile, avg 56.4)
+Good spin generation at 2139 RPM (78th percentile)
+Exceptional stability — 7.11 twist weight is top 9% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
+Heavy swing weight of 121 (87th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives

Cons

−On the heavy side at 9.3 oz (top 1%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

Power Players

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Thrive Surge 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 57.1 MPH power, plush 16mm feel, top 10% spin (2215 RPM) — an all-court option in a hybrid shape.

Pros

+Above-average power at 57.1 MPH (75th percentile, avg 56.4)
+Outstanding spin at 2215 RPM — top 10% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
+Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot

Cons

−Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

BeginnersPower PlayersSpin-Heavy Players

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