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.
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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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
Find Your MatchWide 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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