Babolat WZRD 20mm Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.4 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, 86th percentile spin (2192 RPM) — a control option in a wide body shape.
Price: $219. Swing weight: 109. Twist weight: 6.41. Weight: 8.6 oz. Power: 55.4 MPH. Spin: 2192 RPM. Core: 20mm. Shape: Wide body. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Outstanding spin at 2192 RPM — 86th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- Quick hands — swing weight of 109 is in the 19th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- Below-average power at 55.4 MPH (20th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- Lower pop at 34.5 MPH (bottom 6%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
- Control / Touch Players: Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
- Spin-Heavy Players: 2192 RPM (86th percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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Babolat
WZRD 20mm
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.4 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, 86th percentile spin (2192 RPM) — a control option in a wide body shape.
Wide body20mm coreCarbonGen 2Firepower BalancedControl
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
109
13th percentile
Twist Weight
6.41
53th percentile
Weight
8.6 oz
Core Thickness
20mm
Power
55.4 MPH
46th percentile
Pop
34.5 MPH
26th percentile
Spin
2192 RPM
High
Balance
227mm
Grip Length
5"
Grip Size
4.0"
Pros
- +Outstanding spin at 2192 RPM — 86th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 109 is in the 19th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Below-average power at 55.4 MPH (20th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Lower pop at 34.5 MPH (bottom 6%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Control / Touch Players
Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
Spin-Heavy Players
2192 RPM (86th percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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