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Shift WB 14mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.8 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, rock-solid stability (top 7%) — a power option in a wide body shape.

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Wide body14mm coreCarbonGen 4Firepower HighPower

USAP approved since Nov 19, 2025

  • Certified under the previous test (before Oct 1, 2026)
  • Eligible for Pickleball Canada sanctioned play

Official USA Pickleball entry · Approved paddle tracker
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Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
107
15th percentile
Twist Weight
7.21
93rd percentile
Weight
8.2 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
56.8 MPH
64th percentile
Pop
36.8 MPH
76th percentile
Balance
235mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
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Pros

  • +Solid pop at 36.8 MPH (76th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Exceptional stability — 7.21 twist weight is top 7% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 15th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
  • +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback

Cons

  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles

Best For

Advanced / Tournament Players

Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace

Doubles Specialists

Light swing weight (107, 15th percentile) with 36.8 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen

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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.