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Pro Line Energy 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.6 MPH power, plush 16.5mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in an elongated shape.

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Elongated16.5mm coreCarbonGen 2Power

USAP approved since Apr 10, 2023

  • 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
121
87th percentile
Twist Weight
5.68
13th percentile
Weight
8.3 oz
Core Thickness
16.5mm
Power
56.6 MPH
57th percentile
Pop
35.6 MPH
29th percentile
Spin
2081 RPM
Balance
247mm
Grip Length
6.25"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Good spin generation at 2081 RPM (65th percentile)
  • +Heavy swing weight of 121 (87th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick 16.5mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
  • +Competitive price at $149.99 (below the $189 average)

Cons

  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.68 (13th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
  • −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (top 9%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

Singles Players

Swing weight of 121 (87th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving

Tennis Converts

Swing weight of 121 and 6.25" grip feel familiar coming from tennis

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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.