Rhapsody 13 13mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.8 MPH power, top 10% spin (2225 RPM), rock-solid stability (top 8%) — a versatile option.
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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Outstanding spin at 2225 RPM — top 10% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Exceptional stability — 7.17 twist weight is top 8% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 103 is in the bottom 5% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
Cons
- −Very light swing weight of 103 (bottom 5%) sacrifices power and plow-through
Best For
2225 RPM (top 10%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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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.