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Pickleball Apes

Pro Line Energy S 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 57.2 MPH power, plush 16.5mm feel, 86th percentile spin (2192 RPM) — a power option in an elongated shape.

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Elongated16.5mm coreCarbonGen 2Power

USAP approved since Aug 30, 2023

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

Official USA Pickleball entry · Approved paddle tracker
Always confirm on the official USA Pickleball list before tournament play.

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
119
79th percentile
Twist Weight
6.34
52nd percentile
Weight
8.2 oz
Core Thickness
16.5mm
Power
57.2 MPH
77th percentile
Pop
36.3 MPH
56th percentile
Spin
2192 RPM
Balance
242mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57.2 MPH (77th percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Outstanding spin at 2192 RPM — 86th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick 16.5mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
  • +Competitive price at $169.99 (below the $195 average)

Cons

  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Power Players

57.2 MPH drive speed (77th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games

Singles Players

Swing weight of 119 (79th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving

Spin-Heavy Players

2192 RPM (86th percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys

Tennis Converts

Swing weight of 119 and 5.5" 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 Oct 11, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.