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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Good spin generation at 2099 RPM (68th percentile)
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 101 is in the bottom 4% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot
- +Great value at $119.99 — cheaper than 87% of paddles (avg $189)
Cons
- −Very light swing weight of 101 (bottom 4%) sacrifices power and plow-through
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Thick 16mm core absorbs vibration while light 7.7 oz weight reduces strain
At $119.99, it's cheaper than 87% of paddles (avg $189)
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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). 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.