Pickleball Apes
Pulse S
Hybrid17mmGen 3
The Pickleball Apes Pulse S is a 17 mm hybrid pickleball paddle. It generates low spin (31th percentile) with low power and average pop. It has a mid-range swing weight that balances power and maneuverability, but below-average 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
As an Amazon Associate, PaddleSpecs earns from qualifying purchases.
Performance
Spin1971 rpm(31)
Power (serve mph)54.9(21)
Pop (volley mph)36.2(50)
Swing weight114.0(49)
Twist weight6.2(41)
Balance point24.0 cm(58)
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 weight8.0 → 8.0 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight114.0 → 114.0 ±0
Twist weight6.24 → 6.24 ±0
Balance point24.0 → 24.0 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight114.0(49)
Twist weight6.2(41)
Balance point24.0 cm(58)
Dialed in your setup? Grab tape to apply it — these are denser, lead-free options.
Full specs
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Core thickness
- 17 mm
- Build
- Gen 3
- Process
- —
- Surface texture
- Raw Texture/Peel Ply
- Surface layup
- —
- Core type
- —
- Length
- —
- Width
- —
- Handle length
- 5.50 in
- Static weight
- 8.0 oz
- Swing weight
- 114.0
- Twist weight
- 6.24
- Balance point
- 24.0 cm
- Spin
- 1,971 rpm (High)
- Firepower
- 42/100
- Grip size
- 4.25 in
- Year released
- 2024
- Certification
- USAP
- Warranty
- —