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Signature Carbon STK 14.5mm

This paddle delivers spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in an elongated shape.

$149.99USD list
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Elongated14.5mm coreCarbon

Specs & Lab Data

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Swing Weight
113
42nd percentile
Twist Weight
5.87
23rd percentile
Weight
7.8 oz
Core Thickness
14.5mm
Spin
1393 RPM
Balance
241mm
Grip Length
5.6"
Grip Size
4.375"
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Pros

  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Competitive price at $149.99 (below the $189 average)

Cons

  • −Limited spin at 1393 RPM (bottom 2%, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot

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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 Nov 8, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.