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This paddle delivers mid-range 56.3 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — an all-court option in a hybrid shape.

$69USD list
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Creator code: PBEFFECT

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Hybrid16mm coreCarbonGen 2Firepower BalancedAll-Court

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
118
74th percentile
Twist Weight
6.29
49th percentile
Weight
8.2 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.3 MPH
47th percentile
Pop
35.3 MPH
20th percentile
Spin
1926 RPM
Medium
Balance
239mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot
  • +Great value at $69 — cheaper than 99% of paddles (avg $189)

Cons

  • −Lower pop at 35.3 MPH (20th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Tennis Converts

Swing weight of 118 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis

Budget-Conscious Buyers

At $69, it's cheaper than 99% of paddles (avg $189)

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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.