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Thrive
Azul (medium)
Hybrid16mmGen-2Thermoformed
The Thrive Azul (medium) is a 16 mm hybrid pickleball paddle with a thermoformed, Kevlar & Carbon Fiber face. It generates above-average spin (56th percentile) with elite 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 an aggressive, high-firepower build for players chasing put-away power.
$199.99
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Performance
Spin2144 rpm(56)
Power (serve mph)60.5(80)
Pop (volley mph)38.8(84)
Swing weight117.3(63)
Twist weight6.7(68)
Balance point23.9 cm(47)
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 weight8.2 → 8.2 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight117.3 → 117.3 ±0
Twist weight6.65 → 6.65 ±0
Balance point23.9 → 23.9 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight117.3(63)
Twist weight6.7(68)
Balance point23.9 cm(47)
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
- Thermoformed
- Surface texture
- Peel Ply-Coarse
- Surface layup
- Kevlar & Carbon Fiber
- Core type
- Polypropylene Honeycomb
- Length
- 16.30 in
- Width
- 7.70 in
- Handle length
- 5.50 in
- Static weight
- 8.2 oz
- Swing weight
- 117.3
- Twist weight
- 6.65
- Balance point
- 23.9 cm
- Spin
- 2,144 rpm (Good)
- Firepower
- 76/100
- Grip size
- —
- Year released
- —
- Certification
- USAP certified
- Warranty
- 6 months