Pickleball Apes
Pulse E
Extra-elongated17mmGen 3
The Pickleball Apes Pulse E is a 17 mm extra-elongated pickleball paddle. It generates below-average spin (40th percentile) with below-average 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
Spin1986 rpm(40)
Power (serve mph)55.7(41)
Pop (volley mph)35.9(35)
Swing weight127.0(98)
Twist weight5.9(17)
Balance point24.7 cm(96)
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 weight8.3 → 8.3 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight127.0 → 127.0 ±0
Twist weight5.89 → 5.89 ±0
Balance point24.7 → 24.7 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight127.0(98)
Twist weight5.9(17)
Balance point24.7 cm(96)
Dialed in your setup? Grab tape to apply it — these are denser, lead-free options.
Full specs
- Shape
- Extra-elongated
- Core thickness
- 17 mm
- Build
- Gen 3
- Process
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- Surface texture
- Raw Texture/Peel Ply
- Surface layup
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- Core type
- —
- Length
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- Width
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- Handle length
- 6.25 in
- Static weight
- 8.3 oz
- Swing weight
- 127.0
- Twist weight
- 5.89
- Balance point
- 24.7 cm
- Spin
- 1,986 rpm (High)
- Firepower
- 50/100
- Grip size
- 4.25 in
- Year released
- 2024
- Certification
- USAP
- Warranty
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