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Pickleball Apes

Charm X

Elongated16mmGen 4Thermoformed

The Pickleball Apes Charm X is a 16 mm elongated pickleball paddle with a thermoformed, Kevlar face. It generates well above-average spin (79th percentile) with above-average power and pop. It has a heavier, head-leaning swing weight that favors power and plow-through over hand speed, with around-average twist weight and forgiveness. Overall it's a versatile all-court profile.

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Performance

Spin2075 rpm(79)
Power (serve mph)56.3(62)
Pop (volley mph)36.5(62)
Swing weight124.0(96)
Twist weight6.3(45)
Balance point24.6 cm(94)

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Full specs

Shape
Elongated
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
16.54 in
Width
7.48 in
Handle length
5.75 in
Static weight
8.2 oz
Swing weight
124.0
Twist weight
6.30
Balance point
24.6 cm
Spin
2,075 rpm (High)
Firepower
63/100
Grip size
4.25 in
Year released
2025
Certification
USAP
Warranty
1 year