Shogun 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.3 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — an all-court option in an elongated shape.
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USAP approved since Apr 20, 2024
- Certified under the previous test (before Oct 1, 2026)
- Eligible for Pickleball Canada sanctioned play
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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Above-average power at 57.3 MPH (79th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Heavy swing weight of 121 (87th percentile) 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
Cons
- −Lower pop at 35.3 MPH (20th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
57.3 MPH drive speed (79th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Swing weight of 121 (87th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Swing weight of 121 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.