Pickleball Apes Charm x Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.3 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Price: $199. Swing weight: 123. Twist weight: 6.13. Weight: 8.18 oz. Power: 56.3 MPH. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Composite.
Pros
- Heavy swing weight of 123 (top 9%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Cons
- Very high swing weight of 123 (top 9%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 123 (top 9%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 123 and 5.75" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Pickleball Apes
Charm x
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.3 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
$199
Find Your MatchElongated16mm coreCompositeGen 4Firepower BalancedAll-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
123
95th percentile
Twist Weight
6.13
46th percentile
Weight
8.2 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.3 MPH
66th percentile
Pop
36.5 MPH
65th percentile
Balance
244mm
Grip Length
5.75"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 123 (top 9%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Cons
- −Very high swing weight of 123 (top 9%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Singles Players
Swing weight of 123 (top 9%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 123 and 5.75" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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