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Saga Flash LH 16mm

This paddle delivers top 9% power (58.2 MPH), plush 16mm feel, 86th percentile spin (2186 RPM) — an all-court option in an elongated shape.

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Elongated16mm coreCarbonGen 1.5All-Court

USAP approved since Nov 25, 2024

  • 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
121
87th percentile
Twist Weight
6.15
39th percentile
Weight
8.2 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
58.2 MPH
91st percentile
Pop
35.6 MPH
29th percentile
Spin
2186 RPM
Balance
246mm
Grip Length
5.75"
Grip Size
4.125"
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Pros

  • +Elite power — 58.2 MPH puts it in the top 9% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
  • +Outstanding spin at 2186 RPM — 86th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
  • +Heavy swing weight of 121 (87th percentile) 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

  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Power Players

58.2 MPH drive speed (top 9%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games

Singles Players

Swing weight of 121 (87th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving

Spin-Heavy Players

2186 RPM (86th percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys

Tennis Converts

Swing weight of 121 and 5.75" 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.