Odyssey Apex 16mm
This paddle delivers 81st percentile power (57.4 MPH), plush 16mm feel, 76th percentile spin (2130 RPM) — a control option in a hybrid shape.
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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Above-average power at 57.4 MPH (81st percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Good spin generation at 2130 RPM (76th percentile)
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot
- +Great value at $94.99 — cheaper than 96% of paddles (avg $189)
Cons
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
57.4 MPH drive speed (81st percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
At $94.99, it's cheaper than 96% 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.