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Pickleball Apes Charm x vs Reload RLD 1-16 16mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Pickleball Apes Charm x
Reload RLD 1-16 16mm
Price
$199
$200
Swing Weight
123
124
Twist Weight
6.13
6.37
Weight
8.2 oz
8.3 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
56.3 MPH
56.1 MPH
Pop
36.5 MPH
35.6 MPH
Spin
—
2108 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Composite
Carbon
Build
Gen 4
Gen 2
Balance
244mm
246mm
Pickleball Apes Charm x
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.3 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 123 (top 9%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Cons
- −Very high swing weight of 123 (top 9%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Singles PlayersTennis Converts
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10%
Reload RLD 1-16 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.1 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Good spin generation at 2108 RPM (71th percentile)
- +Heavy swing weight of 124 (top 7%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Very high swing weight of 124 (top 7%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −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 (88th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Control / Touch PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10%
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