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Metalbone LP S (Red EVA) 16mm

This paddle delivers top 3% power (59.3 MPH), crisp 13mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in an elongated shape.

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Elongated13mm coreCarbon

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
126
97th percentile
Twist Weight
5.75
16th percentile
Weight
8.7 oz
Core Thickness
13mm
Power
59.3 MPH
97th percentile
Pop
38.3 MPH
98th percentile
Spin
2107 RPM
Balance
244mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
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Pros

  • +Elite power — 59.3 MPH puts it in the top 3% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
  • +Exceptional pop at 38.3 MPH — top 2% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
  • +Good spin generation at 2107 RPM (71st percentile)
  • +Heavy swing weight of 126 (top 3%) 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 126 (top 3%) 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 8.7 oz (top 2%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

Power Players

59.3 MPH drive speed (top 3%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games

Singles Players

Swing weight of 126 (top 3%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving

Tennis Converts

Swing weight of 126 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.