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Thrive Azul (medium-light) 16mm vs Thrive Blackout 16
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Specs Comparison
Spec
Thrive Azul (medium-light) 16mm
Thrive Blackout 16
Price
$199.99
$199.99
Swing Weight
117
119
Twist Weight
6.62
6.71
Weight
8.1 oz
8.3 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
56.38 MPH
56.5 MPH
Pop
36.27 MPH
36.2 MPH
Spin
2048.75 RPM
1897 RPM
Shape
Hybrid
Hybrid
Face
Composite
Fiberglass
Build
Gen 2
Gen 2
Balance
239.25mm
242mm
Thrive Azul (medium-light) 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.38 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a hybrid shape.
Pros
- +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
Beginners
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10% OFF
Thrive Blackout 16
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.5 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a hybrid shape.
Pros
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −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
Beginners
Code: PBEFFECT
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