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Ethos Dunamis 14mm vs GRÜVN Raw-16R 16mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Ethos Dunamis 14mm
GRÜVN Raw-16R 16mm
Price
$179.95
$139
Swing Weight
100
97
Twist Weight
6.18
6.72
Weight
7.5 oz
7.7 oz
Power
54.8 MPH
53.9 MPH
Pop
35.2 MPH
34.1 MPH
Spin
1678 RPM
1597 RPM
Face
Composite
Composite
Balance
231mm
226mm
Ethos Dunamis 14mm
This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.8 MPH power — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 100 is in the bottom 2% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Lightweight at 7.5 oz (bottom 1%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- −Below-average power at 54.8 MPH (12th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Lower pop at 35.2 MPH (17th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Limited spin at 1678 RPM (bottom 10%, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
- −Very light swing weight of 100 (bottom 2%) sacrifices power and plow-through
GRÜVN Raw-16R 16mm
This paddle delivers control-oriented 53.9 MPH power — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 97 is in the bottom 1% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Competitive price at $139 (below the $197 average)
- +Lightweight at 7.7 oz (bottom 4%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- −Below-average power at 53.9 MPH (bottom 5%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Lower pop at 34.1 MPH (bottom 2%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Limited spin at 1597 RPM (bottom 7%, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
- −Very light swing weight of 97 (bottom 1%) sacrifices power and plow-through
Best For
Budget-Conscious Buyers
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