Black Diamond 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 55.9 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — a power option in a hybrid shape.
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USAP approved since Nov 22, 2022
- Certified under the previous test (before Oct 1, 2026)
- Eligible for Pickleball Canada sanctioned play
Official USA Pickleball entry · Approved paddle tracker
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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot
Cons
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Twist weight of 6.66 (74th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
Swing weight of 115 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.