Thrive Blackout 16 Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.5 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a hybrid shape.
Price: $199.99. Swing weight: 119. Twist weight: 6.71. Weight: 8.28 oz. Power: 56.5 MPH. Spin: 1897 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Hybrid. Face: Fiberglass.
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
- On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (88th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
- Beginners: Twist weight of 6.71 (76th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
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Thrive
Blackout 16
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.5 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a hybrid shape.
Hybrid16mm coreFiberglassGen 2Firepower BalancedPower
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
119
79th percentile
Twist Weight
6.71
76th percentile
Weight
8.3 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.5 MPH
76th percentile
Pop
36.2 MPH
49th percentile
Spin
1897 RPM
Medium
Balance
242mm
Grip Length
5.25"
Grip Size
4.25"
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
- −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (88th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Beginners
Twist weight of 6.71 (76th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
Lead Tape Optimizer
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