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Chorus

Fire HX 16mm

This paddle delivers top 5% power (58.7 MPH) — a versatile option.

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Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
109
21st percentile
Twist Weight
6.14
38th percentile
Weight
7.7 oz
Power
58.7 MPH
95th percentile
Pop
38.1 MPH
97th percentile
Spin
2058 RPM
Balance
237mm
Grip Length
5.5"
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Pros

  • +Elite power — 58.7 MPH puts it in the top 5% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
  • +Exceptional pop at 38.1 MPH — top 3% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
  • +Lightweight at 7.7 oz (bottom 5%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions

Cons

    Best For

    Power Players

    58.7 MPH drive speed (top 5%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games

    Doubles Specialists

    Light swing weight (109, 21st percentile) with 38.1 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen

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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 Oct 11, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.