Pro Ultimate Elongated 16mm
This paddle delivers top 7% power (58.4 MPH), plush 16mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in an elongated shape.
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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Elite power — 58.4 MPH puts it in the top 7% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Heavy swing weight of 123 (top 8%) 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
- +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Cons
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.43 (bottom 6%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Very high swing weight of 123 (top 8%) 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
Best For
Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
58.4 MPH drive speed (top 7%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Swing weight of 123 (top 8%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Swing weight of 123 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Compare with similar paddles
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- Adidas Metalbone EVA 16mm (red no weights)$249 · SW 124 · 58.2 mphCompare
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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 brand store's (gearboxsports.com), checked 2026-11-15. How we score paddles.