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Metalbone 16 (Polypropylene) 16mm

This paddle delivers 89th percentile power (58.1 MPH), crisp 13mm feel, 85th percentile spin (2183 RPM) — a versatile option in an elongated shape.

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Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
129
98th percentile
Twist Weight
6.29
49th percentile
Weight
8.6 oz
Core Thickness
13mm
Power
58.1 MPH
89th percentile
Pop
36.6 MPH
68th percentile
Spin
2183 RPM
Balance
248mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
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Pros

  • +Elite power — 58.1 MPH puts it in the 89th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
  • +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (68th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Outstanding spin at 2183 RPM — 85th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
  • +Heavy swing weight of 129 (top 2%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands

Cons

  • −Very high swing weight of 129 (top 2%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue
  • −On the heavy side at 8.6 oz (top 2%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

Power Players

58.1 MPH drive speed (89th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games

Singles Players

Swing weight of 129 (top 2%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving

Spin-Heavy Players

2183 RPM (85th percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys

Tennis Converts

Swing weight of 129 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis

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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), power, pop and spin from lab testing credited to Pickleball Effect. 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.