Thrive
Azul 16
Hybrid16mmGen 2
The Thrive Azul 16 is a 16 mm hybrid pickleball paddle. It generates low spin (22th percentile) with below-average power and pop. It has a heavier, head-leaning swing weight that favors power and plow-through over hand speed, plus well above-average twist weight for strong off-center forgiveness. Overall it's a control-oriented profile that trades raw power for touch and placement.
$199.99
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Performance
Spin1948 rpm(22)
Power (serve mph)55.7(41)
Pop (volley mph)36.0(39)
Swing weight117.0(70)
Twist weight6.6(65)
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 weight8.1 → 8.1 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight117.0 → 117.0 ±0
Twist weight6.60 → 6.60 ±0
Balance point24.0 → 24.0 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight117.0(70)
Twist weight6.6(65)
Balance point24.0 cm → 24.0 cm(58)
Dialed in your setup? Grab tape to apply it — these are denser, lead-free options.
Full specs
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Core thickness
- 16 mm
- Build
- Gen 2
- Process
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- Surface texture
- Raw Texture/Peel Ply
- Surface layup
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- Core type
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- Length
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- Width
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- Handle length
- 5.25 in
- Static weight
- 8.1 oz
- Swing weight
- 117.0
- Twist weight
- 6.60
- Balance point
- 24.0 cm
- Spin
- 1,948 rpm (High)
- Firepower
- 51/100
- Grip size
- 4.25 in
- Year released
- 2024
- Certification
- USAP
- Warranty
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