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Surtr

This paddle delivers mid-range 57.2 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — a power option in a hybrid shape.

$199USD list
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Creator code: PBEFFECT

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Hybrid16mm coreCarbonGen 4Firepower HighPower

USAP approved since May 27, 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
6.54
66th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
57.2 MPH
77th percentile
Pop
36.3 MPH
56th percentile
Spin
1961 RPM
High
Balance
240mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57.2 MPH (77th percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot
  • +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 6.54 (66th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning

Advanced / Tournament Players

Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace

Power Players

57.2 MPH drive speed (77th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games

Tennis Converts

Swing weight of 115 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis

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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.