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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
- −Premium price at $279.99 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $195)
Best For
Swing weight of 117 (68th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Swing weight of 117 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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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.