GRÜVN Raw-16R 16mm Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 53.9 MPH power — a versatile option.
Price: $139. Swing weight: 97. Twist weight: 6.72. Weight: 7.7 oz. Power: 53.9 MPH. Spin: 1597 RPM. Face: Composite.
Pros
- Quick hands — swing weight of 97 is in the bottom 1% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- Competitive price at $139 (below the $197 average)
- Lightweight at 7.7 oz (bottom 4%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- Below-average power at 53.9 MPH (bottom 5%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- Lower pop at 34.1 MPH (bottom 2%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- Limited spin at 1597 RPM (bottom 7%, avg 1987) compared to newer paddles
- Very light swing weight of 97 (bottom 1%) sacrifices power and plow-through
Best For
- Budget-Conscious Buyers: At $139, it's cheaper than 84% of paddles (avg $197)
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GRÜVN
Raw-16R 16mm
This paddle delivers control-oriented 53.9 MPH power — a versatile option.
Composite
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
97
Twist Weight
6.72
Weight
7.7 oz
Power
53.9 MPH
Pop
34.1 MPH
Spin
1597 RPM
Balance
226mm
Grip Length
5.25"
Pros
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 97 is in the bottom 1% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Competitive price at $139 (below the $197 average)
- +Lightweight at 7.7 oz (bottom 4%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- −Below-average power at 53.9 MPH (bottom 5%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Lower pop at 34.1 MPH (bottom 2%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Limited spin at 1597 RPM (bottom 7%, avg 1987) compared to newer paddles
- −Very light swing weight of 97 (bottom 1%) sacrifices power and plow-through
Best For
Budget-Conscious Buyers
At $139, it's cheaper than 84% of paddles (avg $197)
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