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Electrum

Model E 16mm

This paddle delivers plush 16mm feel — a versatile option in an elongated shape.

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Elongated16mm coreCarbon

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
117
68th percentile
Twist Weight
6.33
52nd percentile
Weight
8.3 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Spin
1664 RPM
Grip Length
5.25"
Grip Size
4.5"
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Pros

  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel

Cons

  • −Limited spin at 1664 RPM (bottom 9%, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
  • −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (top 9%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

Singles Players

Swing weight of 117 (68th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving

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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 Oct 11, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.