Mach 2 16 mm
This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.25 MPH power, plush 16mm feel, 83rd percentile spin (2166 RPM) — a control option in a wide body shape.
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USAP approved since Aug 2, 2023
- 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
- +Good spin generation at 2166 RPM (83rd percentile)
- +Exceptional stability — 6.83 twist weight is 82nd percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 108 is in the 18th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +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
Cons
- −Below-average power at 54.25 MPH (bottom 8%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −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 6.83 (82nd percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
2166 RPM (83rd percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
At $139.99, it's cheaper than 81% of paddles (avg $195)
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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.