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Pulse S 16mm

This paddle delivers 85th percentile power (57.7 MPH), plush 16.5mm feel, 85th percentile spin (2183 RPM) — an all-court option in a hybrid shape.

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Hybrid16.5mm coreCompositeGen 3Firepower Control+All-Court

USAP approved since Jul 5, 2024

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

Official USA Pickleball entry · Approved paddle tracker
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Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
114
49th percentile
Twist Weight
6.26
47th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16.5mm
Power
57.7 MPH
85th percentile
Pop
36.9 MPH
79th percentile
Spin
2183 RPM
High
Balance
241mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Elite power — 57.7 MPH puts it in the 85th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
  • +Solid pop at 36.9 MPH (79th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Outstanding spin at 2183 RPM — 85th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
  • +Thick 16.5mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot
  • +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency

Cons

    Best For

    Power Players

    57.7 MPH drive speed (85th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games

    Spin-Heavy Players

    2183 RPM (85th percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys

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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.