Gamma RCF-Obsidian 16 Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.2 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a elongated shape.
Price: $159.99. Swing weight: 120. Twist weight: 6.53. Weight: 8.13 oz. Power: 55.2 MPH. Spin: 1897 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Heavy swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- 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
- Competitive price at $159.99 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- Below-average power at 55.2 MPH (17th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- Lower pop at 34.6 MPH (bottom 6%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
- Beginners: Twist weight of 6.53 (65th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
- Control / Touch Players: Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 120 and 5.75" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
RCF-Obsidian 16
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.2 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a elongated shape.
Specs & Lab Data
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +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
- +Competitive price at $159.99 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- −Below-average power at 55.2 MPH (17th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Lower pop at 34.6 MPH (bottom 6%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Twist weight of 6.53 (65th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
Swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Swing weight of 120 and 5.75" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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