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Pro Ultimate Hyper 16mm

16 mm

Weight: 8 oz

Price: $274.99

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    standard

  • Length:
    16 in
  • Width:
    8 in
  • Thickness:
    16mm
  • Grip length:
    5.5 in
  • Grip thickness:
    4 in

Materials

  • Surface:
    carbon fiber
  • Core:
    carbon fiber

Drive speed

55.7mph

89th percentile

8.1

Volley speed

35.1mph

79th percentile

7.1

Swing weight

113

39th percentile

0.8%

Average

Summary

The Gearbox Pro Ultimate Hyper 16mm is a standard-shaped paddle with a 16mm carbon fiber core and a carbon fiber face. Carbon fiber is known for its potential to provide both power and control. The paddle weighs 8 ounces with a 5.5-inch grip and a swing weight of 113, placing it in the medium swing weight range. This weight, combined with the 16mm core, may offer a balance of power and control suitable for intermediate to advanced all-court players. The 89th percentile power rating and 79th percentile pop rating suggest strong power potential. The spin rating is in the 80th percentile, indicating good spin generation capabilities. The twist weight rating is in the 51st percentile, suggesting average torsional stability. While the medium swing weight may enhance power, it could also reduce maneuverability for some players.

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
John Kew217857.135.71126.4247
Pickleball Effect198654.234.51156.36248
Pickleball Studio2014--1136.32247
Estimated:204355.678935.13711136.36247

Attributes

Summary

The Gearbox Pro Ultimate Hyper 16mm is a standard-shaped paddle with a 16mm carbon fiber core and a carbon fiber face. Carbon fiber is known for its potential to provide both power and control. The paddle weighs 8 ounces with a 5.5-inch grip and a swing weight of 113, placing it in the medium swing weight range. This weight, combined with the 16mm core, may offer a balance of power and control suitable for intermediate to advanced all-court players. The 89th percentile power rating and 79th percentile pop rating suggest strong power potential. The spin rating is in the 80th percentile, indicating good spin generation capabilities. The twist weight rating is in the 51st percentile, suggesting average torsional stability. While the medium swing weight may enhance power, it could also reduce maneuverability for some players.

Comparisons

Reviews

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
John Kew217857.135.71126.4247
Pickleball Effect198654.234.51156.36248
Pickleball Studio2014--1136.32247
Estimated:204355.678935.13711136.36247

Drive speed

55.7mph

89th percentile

8.1

Volley speed

35.1mph

79th percentile

7.1

Swing weight

113

39th percentile

0.8%

Average

Spin

2,043RPM

80th percentile

7.9

Twist weight

6.36

53rd percentile

5.1

Balance point

247mm

92nd percentile

3.3%

Average

Spin

2,043RPM

80th percentile

7.9

Twist weight

6.36

53rd percentile

5.1

Balance point

247mm

92nd percentile

3.3%

Average

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