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Apollo 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 55.7 MPH power, plush 16mm feel, 76th percentile spin (2130 RPM) — a control option in a wide body shape.

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Wide body16mm coreCompositeGen 2Firepower SoftControl

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
109
21st percentile
Twist Weight
7.52
99th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
55.7 MPH
27th percentile
Pop
34.9 MPH
13th percentile
Spin
2130 RPM
Medium
Balance
234mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
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Pros

  • +Good spin generation at 2130 RPM (76th percentile)
  • +Exceptional stability — 7.52 twist weight is top 1% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +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
  • +Competitive price at $129.99 (below the $189 average)

Cons

  • −Lower pop at 34.9 MPH (13th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
  • −Firepower Soft tier — you'll need to supply your own power

Best For

Beginners

Twist weight of 7.52 (top 1%) 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

Budget-Conscious Buyers

At $129.99, it's cheaper than 83% 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.