Flik F3 Elongated vs Pickleball Apes Pro Line Energy 16mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Flik F3 Elongated
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.2 MPH power, plush 16mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — an all-court option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Solid pop at 36.7 MPH (72nd percentile) for net exchanges
- +Good spin generation at 2102 RPM (69th percentile)
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
- +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
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Pickleball Apes Pro Line Energy 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.6 MPH power, plush 16.5mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Good spin generation at 2081 RPM (65th percentile)
- +Heavy swing weight of 121 (87th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick 16.5mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
- +Competitive price at $149.99 (below the $189 average)
Cons
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.68 (13th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
- −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (top 9%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
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