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RLD 1-16 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.1 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — an all-court option in an elongated shape.

$200USD list
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Elongated16mm coreCarbonGen 2Firepower Control+All-Court

USAP approved since Jan 10, 2024

  • 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
124
94th percentile
Twist Weight
6.37
54th percentile
Weight
8.3 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.1 MPH
40th percentile
Pop
35.6 MPH
29th percentile
Spin
2108 RPM
High
Balance
246mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Good spin generation at 2108 RPM (71st percentile)
  • +Heavy swing weight of 124 (top 6%) 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

Cons

  • −Very high swing weight of 124 (top 6%) 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 (top 9%) — 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 6%) 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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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.