Pickleball Apes Pulse S 16mm Review

This paddle delivers 84th percentile power (57.7 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, 85th percentile spin (2183 RPM) — a all-court option in a hybrid shape.

Price: $199.99. Swing weight: 114. Twist weight: 6.26. Weight: 8 oz. Power: 57.7 MPH. Spin: 2183 RPM. Core: 16.5mm. Shape: Hybrid. Face: Composite.

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Pickleball Apes

Pulse S 16mm

This paddle delivers 84th percentile power (57.7 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, 85th percentile spin (2183 RPM) — a all-court option in a hybrid shape.

$199.99
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Hybrid16.5mm coreCompositeGen 3Firepower Control+All-Court

Specs & Lab Data

Swing Weight
114
44th percentile
Twist Weight
6.26
41th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16.5mm
Power
57.7 MPH
21th percentile
Pop
36.9 MPH
49th percentile
Spin
2183 RPM
High
Balance
241mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"

Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57.7 MPH (84th percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Solid pop at 36.9 MPH (77th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Outstanding spin at 2183 RPM — 85th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
  • +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency

Cons

  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Power Players

57.7 MPH drive speed (84th 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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