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Black Opal

This paddle delivers 84th percentile power (57.6 MPH), crisp 14mm feel — a power option in a hybrid shape.

$300

At sixzeropickleball.com, checked 2026-11-15

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Hybrid14mm coreCarbonGen 4Firepower ElitePower

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
114
49th percentile
Twist Weight
6.19
43rd percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
57.6 MPH
84th percentile
Pop
37 MPH
82nd percentile
Spin
2035 RPM
Very High
Balance
237mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57.6 MPH (84th percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Solid pop at 37 MPH (82nd percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
  • +Firepower Elite tier — one of the most powerful paddles in lab testing
  • +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency

Cons

  • −Premium price at $300 — more expensive than 99% of paddles (avg $189)

Best For

Advanced / Tournament Players

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

Power Players

57.6 MPH drive speed (84th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games

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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 brand store's (sixzeropickleball.com), checked 2026-11-15. How we score paddles.