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Edge Blucore Hybrid 16

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.3 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — an all-court option in a hybrid shape.

$124.98

At diademsports.com, checked 2026-11-15

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Hybrid16mm coreCarbonGen 4Firepower BalancedAll-Court

USAP approved since Nov 6, 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
115
55th percentile
Twist Weight
6.75
78th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.3 MPH
47th percentile
Pop
36.1 MPH
46th percentile
Spin
2112 RPM
Very High
Balance
236mm
Grip Length
5.7"
Grip Size
4.125"
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Pros

  • +Good spin generation at 2112 RPM (73rd percentile)
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot
  • +Great value at $124.98 — cheaper than 85% of paddles (avg $189)
  • +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency

Cons

  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Beginners

Twist weight of 6.75 (78th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning

Tennis Converts

Swing weight of 115 and 5.7" grip feel familiar coming from tennis

Budget-Conscious Buyers

At $124.98, it's cheaper than 85% 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 brand store's (diademsports.com), checked 2026-11-15. How we score paddles.