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Ruby 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.9 MPH power, plush 16mm feel, 85th percentile spin (2181 RPM) — an all-court option in a hybrid shape.

$250

At sixzeropickleball.com, checked 2026-11-15

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Hybrid16mm coreCompositeGen 2Firepower SoftAll-Court

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
117
68th percentile
Twist Weight
6.74
78th percentile
Weight
8.3 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.9 MPH
69th percentile
Pop
35.2 MPH
18th percentile
Spin
2181 RPM
Low
Balance
235.5mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Above-average power at 56.9 MPH (69th percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Outstanding spin at 2181 RPM — 85th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot

Cons

  • −Lower pop at 35.2 MPH (18th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
  • −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (87th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

Beginners

Twist weight of 6.74 (78th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning

Control / Touch Players

Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace

Spin-Heavy Players

2181 RPM (85th percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys

Tennis Converts

Swing weight of 117 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 brand store's (sixzeropickleball.com), checked 2026-11-15. How we score paddles.