Pickleball Apes Charm x vs Rokne Republic 2.16 Standard 16mm

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Specs Comparison

Spec

Pickleball Apes Charm x

Rokne Republic 2.16 Standard 16mm

Price

$199

$209.99

Swing Weight

123

126

Twist Weight

6.13

6.5

Weight

8.2 oz

8.4 oz

Core

16mm

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Power

56.3 MPH

56 MPH

Pop

36.5 MPH

34.9 MPH

Spin

—

1176 RPM

Shape

Elongated

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Face

Composite

Build

Gen 4

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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

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Rokne Republic 2.16 Standard 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56 MPH power — a versatile option.

Pros

+Heavy swing weight of 126 (top 3%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives

Cons

−Lower pop at 34.9 MPH (12th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
−Limited spin at 1176 RPM (bottom 1%, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
−Very high swing weight of 126 (top 3%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
−On the heavy side at 8.4 oz (top 6%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

Tennis Converts

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