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TruFoam Waves 2

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.2 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel — an all-court option in a wide body shape.

$280USD list
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Wide body14mm coreCarbonGen 4Firepower BalancedAll-Court

USAP approved since May 13, 2025

  • Certified under the previous test (before Oct 1, 2026)
  • Eligible for Pickleball Canada sanctioned play

Official USA Pickleball entry · Approved paddle tracker
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Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
112
36th percentile
Twist Weight
6.92
85th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
56.2 MPH
43rd percentile
Pop
36.6 MPH
68th percentile
Spin
2030 RPM
Very High
Balance
234.5mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
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Pros

  • +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (68th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Exceptional stability — 6.92 twist weight is 85th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
  • +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
  • +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency

Cons

  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
  • −Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 96% of paddles (avg $189)

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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.