Thrive Azul (medium-light) 16mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.38 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a hybrid shape.
Price: $199.99. Swing weight: 117. Twist weight: 6.62. Weight: 8.11 oz. Power: 56.38 MPH. Spin: 2048.75 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Hybrid. Face: Composite.
Pros
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
- Beginners: Twist weight of 6.62 (71th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
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Thrive
Azul (medium-light) 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.38 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a hybrid shape.
$199.99
Find Your MatchHybrid16mm coreCompositeGen 2Firepower BalancedPower
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
117
64th percentile
Twist Weight
6.62
66th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.38 MPH
40th percentile
Pop
36.27 MPH
39th percentile
Spin
2048.75 RPM
High
Balance
239.25mm
Grip Length
5.38"
Grip Size
4.125"
Pros
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Beginners
Twist weight of 6.62 (71th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
Lead Tape Optimizer
Customize how your Thrive Azul (medium-light) 16mm plays by adding lead tape.