Mayhem 16mm
This paddle delivers 81st percentile power (57.4 MPH), top 2% spin (2366 RPM) — a versatile option.
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USAP approved since Oct 23, 2023
- 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
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Above-average power at 57.4 MPH (81st percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Outstanding spin at 2366 RPM — top 2% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
Cons
Best For
57.4 MPH drive speed (81st percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
2366 RPM (top 2%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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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.