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Wraith S

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.6 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — an all-court option in a wide body shape.

$135USD list
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Creator code: PBEFFECT

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Wide body16mm coreCarbonGen 3Firepower HighAll-Court

USAP approved since Sep 28, 2025

  • Certified under the previous test (before Oct 1, 2026)
  • Eligible for Pickleball Canada sanctioned play

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Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
107
15th percentile
Twist Weight
6.5
63rd percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.6 MPH
57th percentile
Pop
36.5 MPH
63rd percentile
Spin
2043 RPM
Very High
Balance
232mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 15th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot
  • +Competitive price at $135 (below the $189 average)
  • +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency

Cons

  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Beginners

Twist weight of 6.5 (63rd percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning

Advanced / Tournament Players

Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace

Doubles Specialists

Light swing weight (107, 15th percentile) with 36.5 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen

Budget-Conscious Buyers

At $135, it's cheaper than 81% 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.