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Encounter 16mm

This paddle delivers 88th percentile power (58 MPH), 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 26, 2023

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

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Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
118
74th percentile
Twist Weight
5.47
7th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
58 MPH
88th percentile
Pop
35.2 MPH
18th percentile
Spin
2020 RPM
Balance
241mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Elite power — 58 MPH puts it in the 88th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel

Cons

  • −Lower pop at 35.2 MPH (18th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.47 (bottom 7%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Power Players

58 MPH drive speed (88th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games

Singles Players

Swing weight of 118 (74th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving

Tennis Converts

Swing weight of 118 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis

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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.