Balance 1 - 30g cap 15mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57 MPH power, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in an elongated shape.
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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Above-average power at 57 MPH (72nd percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −On the heavy side at 8.9 oz (top 1%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
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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.