Neonic Flare Titanium 16mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.2 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, 88th percentile spin (2204 RPM) — a control option in a wide body shape.
Price: $149.99. Swing weight: 114. Twist weight: 7.01. Weight: 8.1 oz. Power: 57.2 MPH. Spin: 2204 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Wide body. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Above-average power at 57.2 MPH (76th percentile, avg 56.4)
- Outstanding spin at 2204 RPM — 88th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- Exceptional stability — 7.01 twist weight is 87th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
- Beginners: Twist weight of 7.01 (87th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
- Power Players: 57.2 MPH drive speed (76th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
- Control / Touch Players: Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
- Spin-Heavy Players: 2204 RPM (88th percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
Flare Titanium 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.2 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, 88th percentile spin (2204 RPM) — a control option in a wide body shape.
Specs & Lab Data
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.2 MPH (76th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Outstanding spin at 2204 RPM — 88th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- +Exceptional stability — 7.01 twist weight is 87th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Twist weight of 7.01 (87th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
57.2 MPH drive speed (76th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
2204 RPM (88th percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
Lead Tape Optimizer
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