Scorpeus 3S 16mm
This paddle delivers 83rd percentile power (57.5 MPH), plush 16mm feel, 89th percentile spin (2213 RPM) — a power option in a wide body shape.
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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Above-average power at 57.5 MPH (83rd percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 37.8 MPH — top 7% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2213 RPM — 89th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Exceptional stability — 7.1 twist weight is top 10% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
Cons
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
Best For
Twist weight of 7.1 (top 10%) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
57.5 MPH drive speed (83rd percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
2213 RPM (89th percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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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.