Pickleball Apes Harmony V 16mm Review

This paddle delivers mid-range 57.1 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, 84th percentile spin (2178 RPM) — a control option in a wide body shape.

Price: $199.99. Swing weight: 107. Twist weight: 7.06. Weight: 8 oz. Power: 57.1 MPH. Spin: 2178 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Wide body. Face: Carbon.

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Pickleball Apes

Harmony V 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 57.1 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, 84th percentile spin (2178 RPM) — a control option in a wide body shape.

$199.99
Code: PBSTUDIO10%

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Wide body16mm coreCarbonGen 3Control

Specs & Lab Data

Swing Weight
107
13th percentile
Twist Weight
7.06
94th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
57.1 MPH
Pop
36.4 MPH
Spin
2178 RPM
Balance
234mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"

Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57.1 MPH (74th percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Good spin generation at 2178 RPM (84th percentile)
  • +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 12th 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

Spin-Heavy Players

2178 RPM (84th percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys

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