Reload RLD 1-16 16mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.1 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Price: $200. Swing weight: 124. Twist weight: 6.37. Weight: 8.3 oz. Power: 56.1 MPH. Spin: 2108 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Good spin generation at 2108 RPM (71th percentile)
- Heavy swing weight of 124 (top 7%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- Very high swing weight of 124 (top 7%) 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
- On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (89th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
- Control / Touch Players: Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 124 (top 7%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 124 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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RLD 1-16 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.1 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
$200
Find Your MatchElongated16mm coreCarbonGen 2Firepower Control+All-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
124
89th percentile
Twist Weight
6.37
51th percentile
Weight
8.3 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.1 MPH
35th percentile
Pop
35.6 MPH
14th percentile
Spin
2108 RPM
High
Balance
246mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +Good spin generation at 2108 RPM (71th percentile)
- +Heavy swing weight of 124 (top 7%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Very high swing weight of 124 (top 7%) 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
- −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (89th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Control / Touch Players
Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
Singles Players
Swing weight of 124 (top 7%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 124 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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