PickleFitter
Back to database
Pickleball Apes

Pulse X 16mm

This paddle delivers 81st percentile power (57.4 MPH), plush 16.5mm feel, 86th percentile spin (2184 RPM) — an all-court option in an elongated shape.

$199.99USD list
See current price on Amazon
Creator code: PBSTUDIO — 10%

We may earn a commission if you buy through these links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. It never changes the rankings. How we make money

Not sure it fits you? Take the quiz
Elongated16.5mm coreCompositeGen 3All-Court

USAP approved since Jan 23, 2025

  • 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
122
90th percentile
Twist Weight
6.18
42nd percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
16.5mm
Power
57.4 MPH
81st percentile
Pop
36.6 MPH
68th percentile
Spin
2184 RPM
Balance
248mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
⚡ Optimize This Paddle

Fine-Tune with Lead Tape

Customize this paddle by adding lead tape to adjust weight distribution, balance point, and feel. See exactly how different placements impact performance.

Loading the lead tape optimizer…

Not sure this is your perfect paddle?

Take our 2-minute quiz to get personalized recommendations from every paddle in our database, matched to your exact play style.

Find Your Perfect Match

Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57.4 MPH (81st percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (68th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Outstanding spin at 2184 RPM — 86th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
  • +Heavy swing weight of 122 (top 10%) 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 122 (top 10%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot

Best For

Power Players

57.4 MPH drive speed (81st percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games

Singles Players

Swing weight of 122 (top 10%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving

Spin-Heavy Players

2184 RPM (86th percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys

Tennis Converts

Swing weight of 122 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis

Price drops and new paddles, weekly

Paddle price drops, new approvals and pro results in one weekly email. Free, unsubscribe in one click. We're starting soon: join now to get the first issue.

Privacy policy · Unsubscribe anytime

Compare with similar paddles

The closest paddles to the Pulse X 16mm on swing weight, twist weight, power, spin, core and price.

Think you know paddles? Guess which costs more, swings heavier or spins harder in Higher or Lower, or draft four pros in the 11-0 Challenge. New puzzles every day.

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.