Saga Bloom 16mm
This paddle delivers control-oriented 53.9 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — a control option in a wide body shape.
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USAP approved since Apr 25, 2025
- Certified under the previous test (before Oct 1, 2026)
- Eligible for Pickleball Canada sanctioned play
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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Exceptional stability — 6.96 twist weight is 86th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot
- +Great value at $129.99 — cheaper than 86% of paddles (avg $195)
Cons
- −Below-average power at 53.9 MPH (bottom 5%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Lower pop at 34.8 MPH (11th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Twist weight of 6.96 (86th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
At $129.99, it's cheaper than 86% of paddles (avg $195)
Compare with similar paddles
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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 Oct 11, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.