Thrive Surge 16mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.1 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, top 10% spin (2215 RPM) — a all-court option in a hybrid shape.
Price: $199.99. Swing weight: 117. Twist weight: 6.75. Weight: 8 oz. Power: 57.1 MPH. Spin: 2215 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Hybrid. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Above-average power at 57.1 MPH (74th percentile, avg 56.4)
- Outstanding spin at 2215 RPM — top 10% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- 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 6.75 (78th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
- Spin-Heavy Players: 2215 RPM (top 10%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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Thrive
Surge 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.1 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, top 10% spin (2215 RPM) — a all-court option in a hybrid shape.
$199.99
Find Your MatchHybrid16mm coreCarbonGen 2Firepower Control+All-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
117
64th percentile
Twist Weight
6.75
80th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
57.1 MPH
31th percentile
Pop
36.2 MPH
26th percentile
Spin
2215 RPM
High
Balance
243mm
Grip Length
5.3"
Grip Size
4.125"
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.1 MPH (74th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Outstanding spin at 2215 RPM — top 10% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- +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 6.75 (78th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
Spin-Heavy Players
2215 RPM (top 10%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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