Kiwi Labs Slice Review
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a standard shape.
Price: $145. Swing weight: 116. Twist weight: 6.46. Weight: 8.1 oz. Spin: 1435 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Standard. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- Competitive price at $145 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- Limited spin at 1435 RPM (bottom 3%, avg 1987) compared to newer paddles
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 116 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
- Budget-Conscious Buyers: At $145, it's cheaper than 79% of paddles (avg $197)
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Kiwi Labs
Slice
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a standard shape.
Standard16mm coreCarbon
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
116
Twist Weight
6.46
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Spin
1435 RPM
Balance
237mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.4"
Pros
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Competitive price at $145 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- −Limited spin at 1435 RPM (bottom 3%, avg 1987) compared to newer paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 116 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
Budget-Conscious Buyers
At $145, it's cheaper than 79% of paddles (avg $197)
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