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Shapeshifter with 5 grams tungsten tape & 28-gram Slyce cap 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 57.3 MPH power, 78th percentile spin (2139 RPM), rock-solid stability (top 9%) — a versatile option.

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Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
121
87th percentile
Twist Weight
7.11
91st percentile
Weight
9.3 oz
Power
57.3 MPH
79th percentile
Pop
36.4 MPH
60th percentile
Spin
2139 RPM
Balance
218mm
Grip Length
5.3"
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Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57.3 MPH (79th percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Good spin generation at 2139 RPM (78th percentile)
  • +Exceptional stability — 7.11 twist weight is top 9% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +Heavy swing weight of 121 (87th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives

Cons

  • −On the heavy side at 9.3 oz (top 1%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

Power Players

57.3 MPH drive speed (79th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games

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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.