Body Helix X3 Lite Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 52.8 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Price: $160. Swing weight: 125. Twist weight: 6.03. Weight: 8.25 oz. Power: 52.8 MPH. Spin: 1920 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Heavy swing weight of 125 (top 5%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- Competitive price at $160 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- Below-average power at 52.8 MPH (bottom 1%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- Lower pop at 34.8 MPH (bottom 9%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- Very high swing weight of 125 (top 5%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 125 (top 5%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 125 and 6" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Body Helix
X3 Lite
This paddle delivers control-oriented 52.8 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Elongated16mm coreCarbonGen 2Firepower SoftAll-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
125
97th percentile
Twist Weight
6.03
27th percentile
Weight
8.3 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
52.8 MPH
2th percentile
Pop
34.8 MPH
8th percentile
Spin
1920 RPM
Medium
Balance
245mm
Grip Length
6"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 125 (top 5%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Competitive price at $160 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- −Below-average power at 52.8 MPH (bottom 1%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Lower pop at 34.8 MPH (bottom 9%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Very high swing weight of 125 (top 5%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
Singles Players
Swing weight of 125 (top 5%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 125 and 6" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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