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Thrive

Threat 16mm

This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.4 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — an all-court option in an elongated shape.

$179.99USD list
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Creator code: PBEFFECT

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Elongated16mm coreCarbonGen 2Firepower SoftAll-Court

USAP approved since Jul 18, 2023

  • 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
122
90th percentile
Twist Weight
6.74
78th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
54.4 MPH
9th percentile
Pop
34.6 MPH
7th percentile
Spin
1918 RPM
Medium
Balance
245mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Heavy swing weight of 122 (top 10%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel

Cons

  • −Below-average power at 54.4 MPH (bottom 9%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
  • −Lower pop at 34.6 MPH (bottom 7%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Very high swing weight of 122 (top 10%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot

Best For

Beginners

Twist weight of 6.74 (78th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning

Control / Touch Players

Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace

Singles Players

Swing weight of 122 (top 10%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving

Tennis Converts

Swing weight of 122 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis

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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.