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Harmony V 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 57.1 MPH power, plush 16mm feel, 85th percentile spin (2178 RPM) — a control option in a wide body shape.

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Wide body16mm coreCarbonGen 3Control

USAP approved since Jun 3, 2025

  • Certified under the previous test (before Oct 1, 2026)
  • Eligible for Pickleball Canada sanctioned play

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Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
107
15th percentile
Twist Weight
7.06
89th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
57.1 MPH
75th percentile
Pop
36.4 MPH
60th percentile
Spin
2178 RPM
Balance
234mm
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)
  • +Outstanding spin at 2178 RPM — 85th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
  • +Exceptional stability — 7.06 twist weight is 89th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 15th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits

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 7.06 (89th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning

Power Players

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

Doubles Specialists

Light swing weight (107, 15th percentile) with 36.4 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen

Spin-Heavy Players

2178 RPM (85th percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys

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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.