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Company: Hudef Sport
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Apex 14mm

14 mm

Weight: 8.1 oz

Price: $89

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    wide body

  • Length:
    16.06 in
  • Width:
    7.9 in
  • Thickness:
    14mm
  • Grip length:
    4.9 in
  • Grip thickness:
    4.125 in

Materials

  • Surface:
    carbon fiber
  • Core:
    polypropylene honeycomb

Drive speed

No data available

Volley speed

No data available

Swing weight

103

8th percentile

10.1%

Average

Summary

The Hudef Sport Apex 14mm is a wide-body pickleball 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 8.1 oz with a 4.9-inch grip, it has a low swing weight of 103, falling in the 8th percentile. The twist weight is 6.56, placing it in the 67th percentile. Its spin rating is 6.4 out of 10, landing in the 42nd percentile. The 14mm core thickness and wide-body shape may provide a larger sweet spot. This paddle might be suitable for players prioritizing maneuverability and control due to its lighter weight and wide shape. The carbon fiber face and polypropylene core could offer a blend of control and power. However, the lighter weight might generate less power for some players. The relatively high twist weight may offer good stability on off-center hits.

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Studio1835--1036.56-
Estimated:1835--1036.56-

Attributes

Summary

The Hudef Sport Apex 14mm is a wide-body pickleball 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 8.1 oz with a 4.9-inch grip, it has a low swing weight of 103, falling in the 8th percentile. The twist weight is 6.56, placing it in the 67th percentile. Its spin rating is 6.4 out of 10, landing in the 42nd percentile. The 14mm core thickness and wide-body shape may provide a larger sweet spot. This paddle might be suitable for players prioritizing maneuverability and control due to its lighter weight and wide shape. The carbon fiber face and polypropylene core could offer a blend of control and power. However, the lighter weight might generate less power for some players. The relatively high twist weight may offer good stability on off-center hits.

Comparisons

Reviews

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Studio1835--1036.56-
Estimated:1835--1036.56-

Spin

1,835RPM

42nd percentile

6.4

Twist weight

6.56

67th percentile

5.6

Balance point

No data available

Spin

1,835RPM

42nd percentile

6.4

Twist weight

6.56

67th percentile

5.6

Balance point

No data available

Drive speed

No data available

Volley speed

No data available

Swing weight

103

8th percentile

10.1%

Average

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