V7 Carbon Fiber 16mm
This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.3 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — an all-court option in an elongated shape.
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USAP approved since Oct 24, 2022
- 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 — 6.78 twist weight is 80th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
- +Competitive price at $139.99 (below the $195 average)
Cons
- −Below-average power at 54.3 MPH (bottom 9%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
- −Firepower Soft tier — you'll need to supply your own power
Best For
Twist weight of 6.78 (80th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
Swing weight of 119 (79th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
At $139.99, it's cheaper than 81% of paddles (avg $195)
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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.