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Pickleball Apes

Charm V

Widebody16mmGen 4Thermoformed

The Pickleball Apes Charm V is a 16 mm widebody pickleball paddle with a thermoformed, Kevlar face. It generates average spin (46th percentile) with well above-average power and above-average pop. It has a light, maneuverable swing weight built for quick hands at the net, plus elite twist weight for strong off-center forgiveness. Overall it's a versatile all-court profile.

$199.99
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Performance

Spin2012 rpm(46)
Power (serve mph)56.5(71)
Pop (volley mph)36.4(56)
Swing weight111.0(28)
Twist weight7.4(97)
Balance point23.6 cm(26)

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Full specs

Shape
Widebody
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
15.79 in
Width
8.11 in
Handle length
5.50 in
Static weight
8.1 oz
Swing weight
111.0
Twist weight
7.36
Balance point
23.6 cm
Spin
2,012 rpm (Medium)
Firepower
63/100
Grip size
4.25 in
Year released
2025
Certification
USAP
Warranty
1 year