Gamma Airbender 16mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.7 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Price: $199.99. Swing weight: 114. Twist weight: 5.54. Weight: 8.5 oz. Power: 56.7 MPH. Spin: 1903 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- Lower pop at 34.8 MPH (bottom 9%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- Low stability — twist weight of 5.54 (bottom 9%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
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Gamma
Airbender 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.7 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
$199.99
Find Your MatchElongated16mm coreCarbon
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
114
Twist Weight
5.54
Weight
8.5 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.7 MPH
Pop
34.8 MPH
Spin
1903 RPM
Balance
233mm
Grip Length
5.38"
Grip Size
4.125"
Pros
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Lower pop at 34.8 MPH (bottom 9%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.54 (bottom 9%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
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