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Pickleball Apes

Charm S

Hybrid16mmGen 4Thermoformed

The Pickleball Apes Charm S is a 16 mm hybrid pickleball paddle with a thermoformed, Kevlar face. It generates well above-average spin (68th percentile) with well above-average power and average pop. It has a mid-range swing weight that balances power and maneuverability, with around-average twist weight and forgiveness. Overall it's a versatile all-court profile.

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Performance

Spin2051 rpm(68)
Power (serve mph)56.5(71)
Pop (volley mph)36.3(51)
Swing weight115.0(56)
Twist weight6.3(47)
Balance point24.0 cm(58)

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Full specs

Shape
Hybrid
Core thickness
16 mm
Build
Gen 4
Process
Thermoformed
Surface texture
Raw Texture/Peel Ply
Surface layup
Kevlar
Core type
EPP core with PU padding
Length
16.38 in
Width
7.56 in
Handle length
5.50 in
Static weight
8.1 oz
Swing weight
115.0
Twist weight
6.32
Balance point
24.0 cm
Spin
2,051 rpm (High)
Firepower
62/100
Grip size
4.25 in
Year released
2025
Certification
USAP
Warranty
1 year