Gamma
RCF-Airbender 16
Elongated16mmGen 2
The Gamma RCF-Airbender 16 is a 16 mm elongated pickleball paddle. It generates low spin (7th percentile) with low power and pop. It has a heavier, head-leaning swing weight that favors power and plow-through over hand speed, but low twist weight, so off-center hits lose more pace. Overall it's a control-oriented profile that trades raw power for touch and placement.
$199.99
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Performance
Spin1896 rpm(7)
Power (serve mph)54.9(21)
Pop (volley mph)34.9(10)
Swing weight118.0(77)
Twist weight5.8(12)
Balance point—
Weight setup — lead-tape customizer
Add lead tape below, or pick a recommended setup. Estimates update live.
12 o'clock (tip)
Most swing weight & power; head-heavy
3 & 9 o'clock
Stability / twist weight (forgiveness on off-center hits)
Throat (6 o'clock)
Adds mass with little balance change; cleaner feel
Handle / butt
Counterweight — quicker hands, lower swing weight
Lead added0.0 g
Static weight8.4 → 8.4 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight118.0 → 118.0 ±0
Twist weight5.80 → 5.80 ±0
Balance point— → 23.9 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight118.0(77)
Twist weight5.8(12)
Balance point— → 23.9 cm
Dialed in your setup? Grab tape to apply it — these are denser, lead-free options.
Full specs
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core thickness
- 16 mm
- Build
- Gen 2
- Process
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- Surface texture
- Raw Texture/Peel Ply
- Surface layup
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- Core type
- —
- Length
- —
- Width
- —
- Handle length
- 5.30 in
- Static weight
- 8.4 oz
- Swing weight
- 118.0
- Twist weight
- 5.80
- Balance point
- —
- Spin
- 1,896 rpm (Medium)
- Firepower
- 32/100
- Grip size
- 4.13 in
- Year released
- 2024
- Certification
- USAP
- Warranty
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