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Pro-4 Inferno

This paddle delivers mid-range 57.1 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — a power option in an elongated shape.

$229USD list
Creator code: PBEFFECT

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Elongated16mm coreCarbonGen 4Firepower HighPower

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
119
79th percentile
Twist Weight
6.17
41st percentile
Weight
7.9 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
57.1 MPH
75th percentile
Pop
37.1 MPH
86th percentile
Spin
2027 RPM
Very High
Balance
244mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57.1 MPH (75th percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Exceptional pop at 37.1 MPH — 86th percentile for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
  • +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency

Cons

  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot

Best For

Advanced / Tournament Players

Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace

Power Players

57.1 MPH drive speed (75th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games

Singles Players

Swing weight of 119 (79th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving

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), 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.