Rokne Republic 2.16 Standard 16mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56 MPH power — a versatile option.
Price: $209.99. Swing weight: 126. Twist weight: 6.5. Weight: 8.4 oz. Power: 56 MPH. Spin: 1176 RPM. Face: Composite.
Pros
- Heavy swing weight of 126 (top 3%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
Cons
- Lower pop at 34.9 MPH (12th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- Limited spin at 1176 RPM (bottom 1%, avg 1987) compared to newer paddles
- Very high swing weight of 126 (top 3%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- On the heavy side at 8.4 oz (top 6%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 126 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Rokne
Republic 2.16 Standard 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56 MPH power — a versatile option.
Composite
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
126
Twist Weight
6.5
Weight
8.4 oz
Power
56 MPH
Pop
34.9 MPH
Spin
1176 RPM
Balance
246mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 126 (top 3%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
Cons
- −Lower pop at 34.9 MPH (12th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Limited spin at 1176 RPM (bottom 1%, avg 1987) compared to newer paddles
- −Very high swing weight of 126 (top 3%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −On the heavy side at 8.4 oz (top 6%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 126 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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