Speed Up Ice 16mm Review
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Price: $119.99. Swing weight: 121. Twist weight: 6.03. Weight: 7.9 oz. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Heavy swing weight of 121 (85th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- Great value at $119.99 — cheaper than 90% of paddles (avg $197)
Cons
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 121 (85th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 121 and 6" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
- Budget-Conscious Buyers: At $119.99, it's cheaper than 90% of paddles (avg $197)
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Speed Up
Ice 16mm
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Elongated16mm coreCarbon
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
121
Twist Weight
6.03
Weight
7.9 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Balance
241mm
Grip Length
6"
Grip Size
4.125"
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 121 (85th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Great value at $119.99 — cheaper than 90% of paddles (avg $197)
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Singles Players
Swing weight of 121 (85th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 121 and 6" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
Budget-Conscious Buyers
At $119.99, it's cheaper than 90% of paddles (avg $197)
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