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F3 Hybrid

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.1 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — an all-court option in a hybrid shape.

$190USD list
Creator code: PBEFFECT

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Hybrid16mm coreCompositeGen 4Firepower BalancedAll-Court

USAP approved since Nov 1, 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
116
61st percentile
Twist Weight
6.23
46th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.1 MPH
40th percentile
Pop
36.6 MPH
68th percentile
Spin
2111 RPM
Very High
Balance
245mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
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Pros

  • +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (68th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Good spin generation at 2111 RPM (72nd percentile)
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot
  • +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency

Cons

    Best For

    Tennis Converts

    Swing weight of 116 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 Oct 11, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.