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Thrive Azul (medium-light) 16mm vs Thrive Surge 16mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Thrive Azul (medium-light) 16mm
Thrive Surge 16mm
Price
$199.99
$199.99
Swing Weight
117
117
Twist Weight
6.62
6.75
Weight
8.1 oz
8 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
56.38 MPH
57.1 MPH
Pop
36.27 MPH
36.2 MPH
Spin
2048.75 RPM
2215 RPM
Shape
Hybrid
Hybrid
Face
Composite
Carbon
Build
Gen 2
Gen 2
Balance
239.25mm
243mm
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 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
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10% OFF
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