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Vantage Pro 14mm

14 mm

Weight: 7.9 oz

Price: $139.99

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    hybrid

  • Length:
    16.25 in
  • Width:
    7.5 in
  • Thickness:
    14mm
  • Grip length:
    5.35 in
  • Grip thickness:
    4.25 in

Materials

  • Surface:
    carbon fiber
  • Core:
    polypropylene honeycomb

Drive speed

53.1mph

25th percentile

5.7

Volley speed

34.2mph

44th percentile

5.8

Swing weight

114

48th percentile

0.0%

Average

Spin

2,131RPM

94th percentile

8.5

Twist weight

6.257

46th percentile

4.8

Balance point

237mm

33rd percentile

0.8%

Average

Summary

The PIKKL Vantage Pro 14mm is a hybrid-shaped paddle with a 14mm polypropylene honeycomb core, known for balancing power and control. The carbon fiber face is often associated with control and feel. Weighing 7.9 oz with a 5.35-inch grip and a medium swing weight (114), it may suit players seeking maneuverability. The 94th percentile spin rating (2131 RPM) suggests strong spin potential. While drive and volley speeds are lower (53.1 and 34.2 MPH respectively), the paddle's control-oriented characteristics could make it suitable for intermediate all-court players. The relatively high twist weight (6.26, 46th percentile) may contribute to stability on off-center hits. A potential limitation could be less power compared to heavier paddles.

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Studio2089--1146.3-
John Kew236755.8351126.19238
Pickleball Effect199850.4-1156.28236
Estimated:213153.098734.24771146.25667237

Attributes

Summary

The PIKKL Vantage Pro 14mm is a hybrid-shaped paddle with a 14mm polypropylene honeycomb core, known for balancing power and control. The carbon fiber face is often associated with control and feel. Weighing 7.9 oz with a 5.35-inch grip and a medium swing weight (114), it may suit players seeking maneuverability. The 94th percentile spin rating (2131 RPM) suggests strong spin potential. While drive and volley speeds are lower (53.1 and 34.2 MPH respectively), the paddle's control-oriented characteristics could make it suitable for intermediate all-court players. The relatively high twist weight (6.26, 46th percentile) may contribute to stability on off-center hits. A potential limitation could be less power compared to heavier paddles.

Comparisons

Reviews

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Studio2089--1146.3-
John Kew236755.8351126.19238
Pickleball Effect199850.4-1156.28236
Estimated:213153.098734.24771146.25667237

Drive speed

53.1mph

25th percentile

5.7

Volley speed

34.2mph

44th percentile

5.8

Swing weight

114

48th percentile

0.0%

Average

Spin

2,131RPM

94th percentile

8.5

Twist weight

6.257

46th percentile

4.8

Balance point

237mm

33rd percentile

0.8%

Average

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