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Dynasty 12 Feather Weight

This paddle delivers mid-range 55.7 MPH power, crisp 12mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — an all-court option in an elongated shape.

$149.99USD list
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Creator code: PBEFFECT

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Elongated12mm coreCarbonGen 2Firepower Control+All-Court

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
109
21st percentile
Twist Weight
5.7
13th percentile
Weight
7.3 oz
Core Thickness
12mm
Power
55.7 MPH
27th percentile
Pop
35.2 MPH
18th percentile
Spin
1936 RPM
High
Balance
242mm
Grip Length
5.75"
Grip Size
4.3"
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Pros

  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thin core (12mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
  • +Competitive price at $149.99 (below the $189 average)
  • +Lightweight at 7.3 oz (bottom 1%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions

Cons

  • −Lower pop at 35.2 MPH (18th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.7 (13th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue

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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.