Pickleball Apes Pulse E 16mm Review

This paddle delivers 87th percentile power (58 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, top 6% spin (2286 RPM) — a all-court option in a elongated shape.

Price: $199.99. Swing weight: 129. Twist weight: 5.83. Weight: 8.3 oz. Power: 58 MPH. Spin: 2286 RPM. Core: 16.5mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Composite.

Pros

• Elite power — 58 MPH puts it in the 87th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
• Solid pop at 36.8 MPH (74th percentile) for net exchanges
• Outstanding spin at 2286 RPM — top 6% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
• Heavy swing weight of 129 (top 2%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
• Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands

Cons

• Very high swing weight of 129 (top 2%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
• 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 (89th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

• Power Players: 58 MPH drive speed (87th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
• Singles Players: Swing weight of 129 (top 2%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
• Spin-Heavy Players: 2286 RPM (top 6%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
• Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 129 and 6" grip feel familiar coming from tennis