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Quanta R5

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.6 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — a power option in a wide body shape.

$119.99USD list
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Wide body16mm coreCarbonGen 4Firepower HighPower

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
103
5th percentile
Twist Weight
6.13
37th percentile
Weight
7.7 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.6 MPH
57th percentile
Pop
36.9 MPH
79th percentile
Spin
2108 RPM
Very High
Balance
230mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Solid pop at 36.9 MPH (79th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Good spin generation at 2108 RPM (71st percentile)
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 103 is in the bottom 5% (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

Cons

  • −Very light swing weight of 103 (bottom 5%) sacrifices power and plow-through
  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles

Best For

Advanced / Tournament Players

Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace

Doubles Specialists

Light swing weight (103, bottom 5%) with 36.9 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen

Players with Arm Issues

Thick 16mm core absorbs vibration while light 7.7 oz weight reduces strain

Budget-Conscious Buyers

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), 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.