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Element6 Zephyr vs GRÜVN LAZR-16S

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Element6 Zephyr
GRÜVN LAZR-16S
Price
$139.99
$169.99
Swing Weight
108
108
Twist Weight
6.84
7.13
Weight
7.8 oz
8 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
58 MPH
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Pop
37.4 MPH
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Spin
2021 RPM
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Shape
Hybrid
Hybrid
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 4
Gen 2
Balance
234mm
234mm

Element6 Zephyr

This paddle delivers 87th percentile power (58 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a hybrid shape.

Pros

  • +Elite power — 58 MPH puts it in the 87th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
  • +Exceptional pop at 37.4 MPH — top 9% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
  • +Exceptional stability — 6.84 twist weight is 82th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 108 is in the 17th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

BeginnersAdvanced / Tournament PlayersPower PlayersDoubles Specialists

GRÜVN LAZR-16S

This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, rock-solid stability (top 9%) — a all-court option in a hybrid shape.

Pros

  • +Exceptional stability — 7.13 twist weight is top 9% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 108 is in the 17th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
  • +Competitive price at $169.99 (below the $197 average)

Cons

  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Beginners

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