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USAP approved since May 15, 2023
- 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 — 6.85 twist weight is 82nd percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Heavy swing weight of 122 (top 10%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
- +Competitive price at $160 (below the $189 average)
Cons
- −Very high swing weight of 122 (top 10%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Twist weight of 6.85 (82nd percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
Swing weight of 122 (top 10%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
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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.