Pickleball Apes Charm s Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.5 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a hybrid shape.
Price: $199. Swing weight: 116. Twist weight: 6.16. Weight: 8.1 oz. Power: 56.5 MPH. Core: 16mm. Shape: Hybrid. Face: Composite.
Pros
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Cons
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
- Advanced / Tournament Players: Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 116 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Pickleball Apes
Charm s
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.5 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a hybrid shape.
$199
Find Your MatchHybrid16mm coreCompositeGen 4Firepower HighAll-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
116
50th percentile
Twist Weight
6.16
48th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.5 MPH
76th percentile
Pop
36.3 MPH
56th percentile
Balance
237mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Cons
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Advanced / Tournament Players
Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 116 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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