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Company: Gamma Sports
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GAMMA 505

16 mm

Weight: 7.6 oz

Price: $179.99

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    elongated

  • Length:
    16.375 in
  • Width:
    7.375 in
  • Thickness:
    16mm
  • Grip length:
    5.25 in
  • Grip thickness:
    4.125 in

Materials

  • Surface:
    graphite
  • Core:
    polypropylene honeycomb

Summary

The GAMMA 505 by Gamma Sports is an elongated paddle with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core, known for balancing power and control. The graphite face is often associated with enhanced control and feel. Weighing 7.6 oz with a 119 swing weight (considered high), this paddle may be best suited for players seeking more power. The 5.25-inch grip may not be ideal for two-handed backhands. The 16mm core thickness contributes to control. The combination of the elongated shape and graphite face could offer a larger sweet spot and precise ball placement. Potential strengths include a blend of power and control due to the core and face materials. The higher swing weight may generate more power but could also reduce maneuverability for some. Its twist weight of 6.37, with a rating of 5.1 out of 10 and placing in the 54th percentile, suggests average torsional stability.

Attributes

Summary

The GAMMA 505 by Gamma Sports is an elongated paddle with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core, known for balancing power and control. The graphite face is often associated with enhanced control and feel. Weighing 7.6 oz with a 119 swing weight (considered high), this paddle may be best suited for players seeking more power. The 5.25-inch grip may not be ideal for two-handed backhands. The 16mm core thickness contributes to control. The combination of the elongated shape and graphite face could offer a larger sweet spot and precise ball placement. Potential strengths include a blend of power and control due to the core and face materials. The higher swing weight may generate more power but could also reduce maneuverability for some. Its twist weight of 6.37, with a rating of 5.1 out of 10 and placing in the 54th percentile, suggests average torsional stability.

Comparisons

Reviews

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Pickleball Studio

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Studio1200--1196.37-
Estimated:1200--1196.37-
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Pickleball Studio

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Studio1200--1196.37-
Estimated:1200--1196.37-

Spin

1,200RPM

7th percentile

1.8

Twist weight

6.37

54th percentile

5.1

Balance point

No data available

Drive speed

No data available

Volley speed

No data available

Swing weight

119

75th percentile

4.3%

Average

Drive speed

No data available

Volley speed

No data available

Swing weight

119

75th percentile

4.3%

Average

Spin

1,200RPM

7th percentile

1.8

Twist weight

6.37

54th percentile

5.1

Balance point

No data available

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