Project 005 Epic
This paddle delivers plush 16mm feel — an all-court option in a standard shape.
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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 15th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot
Cons
- −Limited spin at 1621 RPM (bottom 8%, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Twist weight of 6.67 (74th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
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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.