Thompson 515-Uni 14mm Review
This paddle delivers 83th percentile power (57.6 MPH), crisp 14mm feel, top 0% spin (2484 RPM) — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Price: $249. Swing weight: 108. Twist weight: 6.51. Weight: 8.2 oz. Power: 57.6 MPH. Spin: 2484 RPM. Core: 14mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Above-average power at 57.6 MPH (83th percentile, avg 56.4)
- Solid pop at 37.1 MPH (84th percentile) for net exchanges
- Outstanding spin at 2484 RPM — top 0% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- Quick hands — swing weight of 108 is in the 16th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
- Power Players: 57.6 MPH drive speed (83th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
- Doubles Specialists: Light swing weight (108, 16th percentile) with 37.1 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
- Spin-Heavy Players: 2484 RPM (top 0%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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Thompson
515-Uni 14mm
This paddle delivers 83th percentile power (57.6 MPH), crisp 14mm feel, top 0% spin (2484 RPM) — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Elongated14mm coreCarbon
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
108
Twist Weight
6.51
Weight
8.2 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
57.6 MPH
Pop
37.1 MPH
Spin
2484 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 37.1 MPH (84th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Outstanding spin at 2484 RPM — top 0% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 108 is in the 16th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
Power Players
57.6 MPH drive speed (83th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Doubles Specialists
Light swing weight (108, 16th percentile) with 37.1 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
Spin-Heavy Players
2484 RPM (top 0%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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