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USAP approved since Aug 22, 2021
- Certified under the previous test (before Oct 1, 2026)
- Eligible for Pickleball Canada sanctioned play
Official USA Pickleball entry · Approved paddle tracker
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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Exceptional stability — 6.82 twist weight is 81st percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- −Limited spin at 1058 RPM (bottom 1%, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
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Data sources
Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source). Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Nov 8, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.