Thompson 515-Twill 14mm Review
This paddle delivers 83th percentile power (57.6 MPH), crisp 14mm feel, top 1% spin (2418 RPM) — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Price: $249. Swing weight: 114. Twist weight: 6.8. Weight: 8.6 oz. Power: 57.6 MPH. Spin: 2418 RPM. Core: 14mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Above-average power at 57.6 MPH (83th percentile, avg 56.4)
- Solid pop at 36.7 MPH (71th percentile) for net exchanges
- Outstanding spin at 2418 RPM — top 1% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- Exceptional stability — 6.8 twist weight is 80th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- On the heavy side at 8.6 oz (top 3%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
- Power Players: 57.6 MPH drive speed (83th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
- Spin-Heavy Players: 2418 RPM (top 1%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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Thompson
515-Twill 14mm
This paddle delivers 83th percentile power (57.6 MPH), crisp 14mm feel, top 1% spin (2418 RPM) — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Elongated14mm coreCarbon
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
114
Twist Weight
6.8
Weight
8.6 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
57.6 MPH
Pop
36.7 MPH
Spin
2418 RPM
Balance
229mm
Grip Length
5.25"
Grip Size
4.125"
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.6 MPH (83th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 36.7 MPH (71th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Outstanding spin at 2418 RPM — top 1% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- +Exceptional stability — 6.8 twist weight is 80th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −On the heavy side at 8.6 oz (top 3%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Power Players
57.6 MPH drive speed (83th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Spin-Heavy Players
2418 RPM (top 1%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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