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Series 4

This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.9 MPH power, plush 16mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in an elongated shape.

$300USD list
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Creator code: PBEFFECT

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Elongated16mm coreCarbonGen 2/EdgelessFirepower Soft

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
111
31st percentile
Twist Weight
5.51
8th percentile
Weight
7.8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
54.9 MPH
14th percentile
Pop
34.6 MPH
7th percentile
Spin
1944 RPM
High
Balance
237mm
Grip Length
5.3"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel

Cons

  • −Below-average power at 54.9 MPH (14th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
  • −Lower pop at 34.6 MPH (bottom 7%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.51 (bottom 8%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot

Best For

Players with Arm Issues

Thick 16mm core absorbs vibration while light 7.8 oz weight reduces strain

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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.