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Pickleball Poker

The Bet

This paddle delivers plush 16mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in an elongated shape.

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Elongated16mm coreCarbon

USAP approved since Sep 23, 2023

  • 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
123
92nd percentile
Twist Weight
5.48
7th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Spin
1915 RPM
Balance
246mm
Grip Length
6"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Heavy swing weight of 123 (top 8%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
  • +Great value at $75.99 — cheaper than 99% of paddles (avg $195)

Cons

  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.48 (bottom 7%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
  • −Very high swing weight of 123 (top 8%) 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

Best For

Singles Players

Swing weight of 123 (top 8%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving

Tennis Converts

Swing weight of 123 and 6" grip feel familiar coming from tennis

Budget-Conscious Buyers

At $75.99, it's cheaper than 99% of paddles (avg $195)

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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). 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.