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515-Twill 14mm

This paddle delivers 84th percentile power (57.6 MPH), crisp 14mm feel, top 1% spin (2418 RPM) — a versatile option in an elongated shape.

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Elongated14mm coreCarbon

USAP approved since Jun 14, 2024

  • Certified under the previous test (before Oct 1, 2026)
  • Eligible for Pickleball Canada sanctioned play

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Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
114
49th percentile
Twist Weight
6.8
80th percentile
Weight
8.6 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
57.6 MPH
84th percentile
Pop
36.7 MPH
72nd percentile
Spin
2418 RPM
Balance
229mm
Grip Length
5.25"
Grip Size
4.125"
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Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57.6 MPH (84th percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Solid pop at 36.7 MPH (72nd percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Outstanding spin at 2418 RPM — top 1% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
  • +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

  • −On the heavy side at 8.6 oz (top 2%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

Power Players

57.6 MPH drive speed (84th 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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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.