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Tecnifibre TF Select 15mm vs Thrive Surge 16mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Tecnifibre TF Select 15mm
Thrive Surge 16mm
Price
$219
$199.99
Swing Weight
117
117
Twist Weight
6.73
6.75
Weight
8.2 oz
8 oz
Core
15mm
16mm
Power
57.1 MPH
57.1 MPH
Pop
36.5 MPH
36.2 MPH
Spin
2144 RPM
2215 RPM
Shape
Hybrid
Hybrid
Face
Composite
Carbon
Build
Gen 2
Gen 2
Balance
239mm
243mm
Tecnifibre TF Select 15mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.1 MPH power, 79th percentile spin (2144 RPM) — a all-court option in a hybrid shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.1 MPH (74th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Good spin generation at 2144 RPM (79th percentile)
Cons
Best For
Tennis Converts
Thrive Surge 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.1 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, top 10% spin (2215 RPM) — a all-court option in a hybrid shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.1 MPH (74th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Outstanding spin at 2215 RPM — top 10% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +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
BeginnersSpin-Heavy Players
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