Hudef Viva Pro Gen 3 Review
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Price: $169.99. Swing weight: 119. Twist weight: 6.16. Weight: 7.76 oz. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- 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 $169.99 (below the $197 average)
- Lightweight at 7.8 oz (bottom 7%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 119 (76th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Players with Arm Issues: Thick 16mm core absorbs vibration while light 7.8 oz weight reduces strain
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 119 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Hudef
Viva Pro Gen 3
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Elongated16mm coreCarbonGen 2All-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
119
79th percentile
Twist Weight
6.16
35th percentile
Weight
7.8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Balance
250mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
Pros
- +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 $169.99 (below the $197 average)
- +Lightweight at 7.8 oz (bottom 7%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Singles Players
Swing weight of 119 (76th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Players with Arm Issues
Thick 16mm core absorbs vibration while light 7.8 oz weight reduces strain
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 119 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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