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Hudef

Viva Pro Gen 3

This paddle delivers plush 16mm feel — an all-court option in an elongated shape.

$169.99USD list
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Elongated16mm coreCarbonGen 2All-Court

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
119
79th percentile
Twist Weight
6.16
40th percentile
Weight
7.8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Balance
250mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
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Pros

  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
  • +Competitive price at $169.99 (below the $195 average)
  • +Lightweight at 7.8 oz (bottom 8%) — 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 (79th 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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Data sources

Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source). Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Oct 11, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.