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Company: Thrive
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SURGE

16 mm

Weight: 8 oz

Price: $199.99

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    hybrid

  • Length:
    16.3 in
  • Width:
    7.7 in
  • Thickness:
    16mm
  • Grip length:
    5.5 in
  • Grip thickness:
    4.125 in

Materials

  • Surface:
    carbon fiber
  • Core:
    polypropylene honeycomb

Summary

The Thrive SURGE is an all-court paddle with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core, known for balancing power and control. The carbon fiber face is often associated with control and feel. Its hybrid shape blends elements of standard and elongated paddles. Weighing 8 oz, it falls into the midweight category, offering maneuverability while still providing some power. The 5.5-inch grip is standard length. With a swing weight of 117, it falls in the medium range, suitable for a variety of players. The SURGE may be a good fit for intermediate players seeking a balance between power and control. Its spin rating (8.2/10) and twist weight rating (6.1/10) suggest potential strengths in spin generation and stability. While the drive speed and volley speed ratings are above average (6.4/10), the lower power percentile (41st) suggests it may not be ideal for pure power players.

Attributes

Summary

The Thrive SURGE is an all-court paddle with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core, known for balancing power and control. The carbon fiber face is often associated with control and feel. Its hybrid shape blends elements of standard and elongated paddles. Weighing 8 oz, it falls into the midweight category, offering maneuverability while still providing some power. The 5.5-inch grip is standard length. With a swing weight of 117, it falls in the medium range, suitable for a variety of players. The SURGE may be a good fit for intermediate players seeking a balance between power and control. Its spin rating (8.2/10) and twist weight rating (6.1/10) suggest potential strengths in spin generation and stability. While the drive speed and volley speed ratings are above average (6.4/10), the lower power percentile (41st) suggests it may not be ideal for pure power players.

Comparisons

Reviews

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
John Kew22155535.51166.73243
Pickleball Studio---1176.77239
Estimated:208253.853234.7371176.75241

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
John Kew22155535.51166.73243
Pickleball Studio---1176.77239
Estimated:208253.853234.7371176.75241

Drive speed

53.9mph

41st percentile

6.4

Volley speed

34.7mph

62nd percentile

6.5

Swing weight

117

68th percentile

2.6%

Average

Spin

2,082RPM

88th percentile

8.2

Twist weight

6.75

77th percentile

6.1

Balance point

241mm

63rd percentile

0.9%

Average

Drive speed

53.9mph

41st percentile

6.4

Volley speed

34.7mph

62nd percentile

6.5

Swing weight

117

68th percentile

2.6%

Average

Spin

2,082RPM

88th percentile

8.2

Twist weight

6.75

77th percentile

6.1

Balance point

241mm

63rd percentile

0.9%

Average

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