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Saga V7 16mm

This paddle delivers 86th percentile power (57.8 MPH), plush 16mm feel — an all-court option in an elongated shape.

$144.99USD list
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Elongated16mm coreCompositeGen 2Firepower SoftAll-Court

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
122
90th percentile
Twist Weight
6.63
72nd percentile
Weight
8.2 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
57.8 MPH
86th percentile
Pop
35.2 MPH
18th percentile
Spin
2095 RPM
Medium
Balance
239mm
Grip Length
5.3"
Grip Size
4.125"
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Pros

  • +Elite power — 57.8 MPH puts it in the 86th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
  • +Good spin generation at 2095 RPM (67th percentile)
  • +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

  • −Lower pop at 35.2 MPH (18th percentile, 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
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Beginners

Twist weight of 6.63 (72nd percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning

Power Players

57.8 MPH drive speed (86th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games

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

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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.