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Challenger

This paddle delivers plush 16mm feel — a versatile option in an elongated shape.

$89USD list
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Creator code: PBSTUDIO

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Elongated16mm coreCarbon

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
122
90th percentile
Twist Weight
6.38
55th percentile
Weight
8.3 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Spin
1890 RPM
Balance
240mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Heavy swing weight of 122 (top 10%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
  • +Great value at $89 — cheaper than 97% of paddles (avg $189)

Cons

  • −Very high swing weight of 122 (top 10%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
  • −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (top 9%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

Singles Players

Swing weight of 122 (top 10%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving

Tennis Converts

Swing weight of 122 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis

Budget-Conscious Buyers

At $89, it's cheaper than 97% 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). 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.