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Saga Flash SH 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.5 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — an all-court option in a hybrid shape.

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Hybrid16mm coreCarbonGen 1.5Firepower BalancedAll-Court

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
113
42nd percentile
Twist Weight
6.48
61st percentile
Weight
7.9 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.5 MPH
54th percentile
Pop
35.5 MPH
25th percentile
Spin
2022 RPM
High
Balance
238mm
Grip Length
5.3"
Grip Size
4.125"
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Pros

  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot
  • +Competitive price at $129.99 (below the $189 average)

Cons

  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Beginners

Twist weight of 6.48 (61st 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

Budget-Conscious Buyers

At $129.99, it's cheaper than 83% of paddles (avg $189)

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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.