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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Heavy swing weight of 123 (top 8%) 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
- −Limited spin at 1720 RPM (11th percentile, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
- −Very high swing weight of 123 (top 8%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Swing weight of 123 (top 8%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Swing weight of 123 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). 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.