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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 103 is in the bottom 5% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Thin core (13mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
- +Great value at $99.99 — cheaper than 94% of paddles (avg $195)
- +Lightweight at 7.3 oz (bottom 1%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- −Limited spin at 1061 RPM (bottom 1%, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
- −Very light swing weight of 103 (bottom 5%) sacrifices power and plow-through
- −Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue
Best For
At $99.99, it's cheaper than 94% of paddles (avg $195)
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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). 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.