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BluCore Standard 14mm

This paddle delivers control-oriented 53.4 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a control option in an elongated shape.

$280USD list
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Creator code: PBEFFECT

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Elongated14mm coreCarbonGen 4Firepower SoftControl

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
107
15th percentile
Twist Weight
5.58
10th percentile
Weight
7.8 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
53.4 MPH
3rd percentile
Pop
36 MPH
43rd percentile
Spin
1935 RPM
High
Balance
232mm
Grip Length
5.25"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 15th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
  • +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency

Cons

  • −Below-average power at 53.4 MPH (bottom 3%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.58 (bottom 10%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −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.