Best 14mm Pickleball Paddles: 9 Picks Compared

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A 14mm paddle is one whose maker sells it with a core about 14 mm (0.55 in) thick, often beside a 16mm version of the same model. This guide gathers nine paddles stocked on Amazon in their 14mm version, each confirmed on the maker’s own page and linked to the exact 14mm listing, with the maker’s figures for that thickness, the USA Pickleball list entry and the date it gives, and every tester’s finding with its source and the thickness that source covered.

If you are choosing between the two thicknesses of one paddle, our 14mm vs 16mm comparison sets four models side by side. For the overall list across every thickness, see the best pickleball paddles; for paddles chosen for price, the best budget pickleball paddles. This guide is 14mm only.

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Compare the 9 paddles at 14mm

Every row is the 14mm variant we link. Core and weight lead the table; the figures are the makers’ own for the 14mm version unless a source is named, and length, width, handle and grip are written as each maker lists them. “USA Pickleball” is what the approved-paddle list showed for that model on 2026-10-24, with the date the list gives for the entry.

What Makers and Testers Say a 14mm Core Changes

Sources do not agree on one trade-off, so this section gives each in its own words, with its date. Swing weight and twist weight appear only as a maker or a named tester publishes them; our swing weight explainer covers what those numbers describe.

• The makers of our picks describe 14mm as the faster or more powerful option. JOOLA’s Perseus Pro V and Kosmos Pro V pages answer “Should I get the 14mm or 16mm version?” with: “14mm gives a faster, poppier response for players who like to drive and speed up; 16mm gives a softer, more controlled feel with a larger margin for error — best for touch shots and dinks.” PIKKL’s page says: “Choose the Hurricane Pro Tyra Black Edition 14mm for a thinner core and more power and the Hurricane Pro 16mm for a thicker core and more control.” CRBN’s Amazon listing for the 1X (linked in its review below) says “thinner paddles deliver more power, thicker paddles provide more control.” NOX’s page says “The X-TREME NERBO 14mm offers a thinner profile for faster reactions and improved maneuverability.”
• Pickleball Effect’s 2024 guide says the opposite on power. Its 14mm vs 16mm guide (October 21, 2024) says: “16mm paddles typically have a higher power and lower pop profile compared to their 14mm counterparts.” and “Compared to their 16mm counterparts, 14mm paddles have lower power and higher pop profiles.” It defines the terms: “Power is how much ball speed you can generate when doing a full swing like when hitting drives, serves, or overheads. Pop is how much ball speed you can generate with short swings like a dink or a punch volley.” The makers’ “more power” for 14mm and this guide’s “lower power” for 14mm point in opposite directions, so we show both.
• One maker builds a 14mm paddle to play like a 16mm. Six Zero’s Black Opal page says: “The Black Opal is available exclusively in a 14mm thickness, but it’s intentionally engineered to play like a 16mm paddle.”
• Testers split on control. Pickleball Effect’s Perseus Pro IV review (March 4, 2025) found the 14mm easier to control at first, and the 16mm more consistent for most players: “The 14mm version initially offers slightly easier control due to its less immediate power delivery. However, the 16mm’s better forgiveness and softer feel over the 14mm ultimately lead to greater consistency for most players.” Pickleball Studio’s CRBN review (January 2, 2023) found the opposite on drives with the 1X 14mm: “I had a slightly harder time controlling drives, but that’s to be expected with a thinner paddle.” Each finding is for that paddle, not a rule.
• Averages from one tester’s database, and a view on spin. The same Pickleball Effect thickness guide gives a 16mm average twistweight of 6.5 against 6.1 for 14mm, and an average swing weight of 117 for 16mm against 113 for 14mm, from its own measurements. On spin it says: “Doing this test for over a 100 paddles hasn’t shown that thicker or thinner paddles have an advantage spin wise in this scenario.” It then adds a view it calls an impression, with no data behind it: “However, when you’re at the kitchen dinking or looking to attack low balls, I do think you can generate more spin with 16mm paddles over 14mm paddles. Although I don’t have data to support this, it’s the impression I get when play-testing paddles.”
• A 2026 update leans 16mm. Pickleball Effect’s 2026 article (July 24, 2026) compares matched pairs of newer paddles and concludes: “Deciding between the same paddle in two thicknesses? Go 16mm. The data holds up across every pair here.” It adds that “Most paddles are being launched with just a single thickness, typically 16mm.” Our 14mm vs 16mm comparison covers those pairs.

How We Chose These 14mm Paddles

What a pick had to show

• The maker sells a 14mm version. Each maker’s page names the 14mm variant, in the product name, the thickness selector or the spec table, and the figures in this guide are the ones it gives for 14mm. A retailer’s or tester’s label alone did not count.
• The 14mm listing on Amazon. Each link opens the 14mm variant, confirmed from the listing’s variation line, and each was a New offer in stock on Amazon on 2026-10-24 at or below the maker’s regular price. Paddles we found but could not use: Gearbox’s CX14E Ultimate Power (Amazon offered the 3 5/8 in grip alone, and the USA Pickleball list shows “CX14 E” (added 2021-09-15, the original CX14E) and “CX14 Ultimate Hyper Power 8.5” (added 2022-12-26), neither naming this elongated Ultimate Power model), Engage’s Pursuit Alpha Pro 14mm (Engage’s page gives no size or weight figures, and the Amazon listing is an edition Engage’s page does not name), and Six Zero’s Ruby Pro 14mm (priced above Six Zero’s own price on Amazon).
• A checkable approval status. We searched the USA Pickleball list by brand and model on 2026-10-24 and quote the entry and its added date. All nine 14mm variants were on it.
• Few repeats. Two picks are already reviewed elsewhere on this site in the same 14mm variant: the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14mm in our best power pickleball paddles guide and the PIKKL Hurricane Pro 14mm in our best pro pickleball paddles guide; both also appear in our 14mm vs 16mm comparison. Each review says so. Two other picks are reviewed elsewhere in a different variant (the Perseus Pro V and Kosmos Pro V at 16mm); this guide links the 14mm listings.

Sources and their ties and what owners say in the threads that rank

Sources and their ties

Weights, dimensions and core thickness are the makers’ figures; where a tester or the Amazon listing gives a different figure, both are shown. The testers disclose their ties on their own pages: Pickleball Effect says Six Zero sent its Black Opal (“this review wasn’t paid for or approved by the brand”) and that JOOLA sent the Pro IV; Pickleball Studio says “Companies are never able to pay for or influence a review”, and its Pro V review says JOOLA gave two of its units; John Kew says Ronbus sent the Ripple V2 paddles; Pickleheads says “If you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.”

What owners say in the threads that rank

Two r/Pickleball threads rank for this search. In “Users of 14mm (and thinner) Gen 3 paddles, why do you prefer the thinner core?” (November 2025), one commenter wrote “I like lighter paddles, and thinner paddles tend to be lighter.”, another “Hand speed is the only advantage.”, and another “I prefer the sharp pop of a 14mm. It has less trampoline effect too which is desired at the kitchen.” A commenter on the other side wrote: “I’ve tried, but I don’t care for the 14mm. My control drops tremendously with it and I have to rely on a higher power game to even compete reasonably OK with it.” In “Seeing more people with 14mm” (January 2024), one commenter wrote: “14mm gives me just a little more pop on volleys and speed ups.” These are individual opinions, not tests.

Detailed Reviews

CRBN 1X 14mm, Elongated Power Series

Evidence: Independently reviewed, exact model. Pickleball Studio: CRBN 1X 14mm and 16mm, CRBN 2X 14mm and 16mm.

Pickleball Studio (Chris Olson, January 2, 2023) tested the 1X in 14mm and 16mm and writes: “The 1X 14mm is also excellent and shares many of the same characteristics, but you get even more power.” They add: “I had a slightly harder time controlling drives, but that’s to be expected with a thinner paddle.” and “The main difference I found is that because the 14mm is stiffer, it felt slightly less forgiving and solid than the 16mm.” Their overall advice leans the other way: “Most people looking to purchase one of the 1X paddles will be best suited with the 16mm.” They measured a swing weight of 117 on the 1X 14mm (123 on the 16mm) and 1,786 RPM of spin, and both their units weighed about 8.0-8.1 oz. Pickleheads (August 5, 2023) writes: “Thomas Wilson and Christa Gecheva both play with the 14 mm CRBN-1X.”

CRBN’s page (read 2026-10-24) offers the 1X in 14MM and 16MM and lists, for the 1X, an “Elongated w/ Long Handle” shape, 7.8 – 8.1 oz, 16.5 x 7.25 in, a 5.5 in handle and a 4.125 in handle circumference, with a T700 Toray carbon fiber surface; it notes: “The X Series, formerly known as the ‘Power Series,’ reflects a change in name only.” CRBN does not name the core material; Pickleball Studio lists it as polymer. The Amazon listing’s own bullet gives “Core Thickness: 16mm” and a 4.25″ grip circumference, although its variation and title are the 14mm; Pickleball Studio also listed 4.25″ for the 1X. The USA Pickleball list carries “1X 14MM”, added 2022-11-13. Amazon showed it in stock, sold by CRBN Pickleball, the maker’s storefront.

Specs (CRBN 1X X Series, 14mm)

• Core: 14 mm; material not published by CRBN (polymer per Pickleball Studio)
• Weight: 7.8–8.1 oz (CRBN); about 8.0–8.1 oz on Pickleball Studio’s units
• Face: T700 Toray carbon fiber (CRBN)
• Size: 16.5 x 7.25 in; handle 5.5 in; handle circumference 4.125 in (CRBN; the Amazon bullet and Pickleball Studio give 4.25 in)
• Swing weight 117 (Pickleball Studio, January 2, 2023); CRBN publishes none
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “1X 14MM”, added 2022-11-13 (read 2026-10-24)

Six Zero Black Opal 14mm, Dense Foam-Core 14mm

Evidence: Independently reviewed, exact model. Pickleball Effect: Black Opal 14mm (pre-production unit sent by Six Zero).

Pickleball Effect (tested by Braydon Unsicker, November 10, 2025) writes: “The result is one of the hardest-hitting paddles I’ve tested, combining huge power with a dense, springy, and satisfying feel. It gives you a unique playing experience that’s genuinely very fun to hit though its combination of big power and an okay sweet spot makes it a better fit for advanced players rather than those still developing their game or looking for more user-friendly power.” Its unit was a pre-production paddle that Six Zero sent; the review says Six Zero made “a few small tweaks before launch, mainly adding a bit of reinforcement in the throat area.” It measured 8.1 oz, a swing weight of 114, a twist weight of 6.29 and 2,024 RPM of spin, with a 4.25″ grip and a 14mm core, and files the shape as hybrid.

Pickleball Studio (Chris Olson, April 2, 2026) gives it 5 out of 10 and writes: “This is Six Zero’s new flagship paddle the Black Opal, and while it is definitely a performance paddle, I think it’s going to be very polarizing.” Its pros start with “Very powerful drives and counters”, and its cons with “Very small and unforgiving sweet spot”. It measured a swing weight of 113, a twist weight of 6.07, 2,046 RPM and 8.13 oz.

Six Zero’s page (read 2026-10-24) says “The Black Opal is available exclusively in a 14mm thickness, but it’s intentionally engineered to play like a 16mm paddle.” It lists a G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core, a Diamond Tough raw carbon fiber face, 16.3″ x 7.5″ to 7.7″, a 5.5″ handle, a 4.125″ handle circumference, an 8.0 – 8.3 oz average weight, a swing weight of 113 and a twist weight of 6.6. The USA Pickleball list carries “Black Opal RCD 14MM”, added 2025-07-15 (a separate “Black Opal RCD-E 14mm” entry, added 2026-01-06, is Six Zero’s elongated version, which we do not link). Amazon showed it in stock with a few left, sold by Six Zero US, the maker’s storefront.

Specs (Six Zero Black Opal, 14mm)

• Core: 14 mm G4 Aerospace solid foam (Six Zero)
• Weight: 8.0–8.3 oz average (Six Zero); 8.1 oz (Pickleball Effect) and 8.13 oz (Pickleball Studio) measured
• Face: Diamond Tough raw carbon fiber (Six Zero)
• Size: 16.3 x 7.5–7.7 in; handle 5.5 in; handle circumference 4.125 in (Six Zero; both testers list 4.25 in)
• Swing weight 113, twist weight 6.6 (Six Zero, read 2026-10-24); 114 and 6.29 (Pickleball Effect, November 10, 2025); 113 and 6.07 (Pickleball Studio, April 2, 2026)
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “Black Opal RCD 14MM”, added 2025-07-15 (read 2026-10-24)

Ronbus Ripple V2 R1.14, FIRE-Core Elongated

Evidence: Independently reviewed, exact model. John Kew Pickleball: Ripple V2 R1.14, R2.14 and R4.14 (sent by Ronbus).

John Kew (May 30, 2025; Ronbus sent the paddles) reviewed the R1.14, R2.14 and R4.14 together. Under “R1.14 – The Powerhouse” they list power and pop above the 90th percentile, swing weight in the 92nd percentile, about 2,131 RPM of spin and a low twist weight of 5.86, and their ball-cannon test gave the R1 a KewCOR of 0.527. On court: “These paddles play hot.” They add: “But midcourt resets take finesse—the power can lead to pop-ups if you’re not careful.” On tuning: “The R1 already has a high swing weight, so adding mass can slow down your hands.” They head the durability section “Durability – The Big Unknown”. Pickleball Studio (July 9, 2025) rates the Ripple V2 4 out of 10 in a review of its three shapes; its pro is “Very powerful” and its first two cons are “Much heavier than normal for each respective shape” and “Too expensive”. It describes the R1 as “Elongated (Good plow through, heavy, tight sweet spot)” and writes: “If you’re looking for something light, this is absolutely not it.”

Ronbus’s page (read 2026-10-24) lists “Core Thickness: 14mm”, a “Carbon Fiber Grid Infused EVA” core, a raw Toray T700 textured carbon surface, an elongated shape, a 16.5” length, a 7.5” face width, a 5.5” grip length, a 4.125” octagon grip, 8.2oz +/- 0.2oz, a swingweight of 124 and a twistweight of 5.89. The USA Pickleball list carries “Ripple V2 R1.14”, added 2025-05-07. Amazon showed it in stock, fulfilled by Amazon and sold by Okallo Products, a third-party storefront that lists Ronbus paddles; the Ronbus pages we read do not name it.

Specs (Ronbus Ripple V2, R1.14)

• Core: 14 mm carbon-fiber-grid-infused EVA, “FIRE” (Ronbus)
• Weight: 8.2 oz ± 0.2 (Ronbus)
• Face: raw Toray T700 carbon fiber, textured (Ronbus)
• Size: 16.5 x 7.5 in; grip length 5.5 in; grip circumference 4.125 in octagon (Ronbus)
• Swing weight 124, twist weight 5.89 (Ronbus, read 2026-10-24); twist weight 5.86 (John Kew, May 30, 2025)
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “Ripple V2 R1.14”, added 2025-05-07 (read 2026-10-24)

Six Zero Double Black Diamond 14mm, Honeycomb All-Court

Evidence: Independently reviewed, same series. Pickleheads: Double Black Diamond Control 16mm.

Pickleheads (Brandon Mackie, September 7, 2023) lists the thickness as “14 mm/0.55″ or 16 mm/0.63″ (I tested the 16 mm version)”. Of that 16mm, its buy-if list says: “This paddle really does balance control with awesome spin and power.” We found no independent test of the 14mm we could open (one blog review of the 14mm refused our reader), so the praise above is for the 16mm.

Six Zero’s page (read 2026-10-24) has a separate “Double Black Diamond 14MM” table: T700 raw carbon face, 16.3″ long, 7.5″ to 7.7″ wide, a core thickness of 0.55″ // 14mm, a 5.5″ grip length, a 4.125” grip circumference, an average weight of 8.1 ounces (230 g +/- 10 g), a swing weight of 113 and a twist weight of 6.8. The page describes a “Premium Honeycomb Polymer Core”, and Six Zero’s Amazon listing says: “Choose the 14mm honeycomb core for fast hand speed at the net, or the 16mm core for a plush, controlled feel.” The Amazon listing’s grip-size field reads 4.5 inches, which disagrees with Six Zero’s 4.125”. Six Zero’s site showed the 14mm in black sold out, so we link the Cherry Blossom colour with the black edge guard. The USA Pickleball list carries “Double Black Diamond RC 14mm”, added 2023-03-12. Amazon showed it in stock, sold by Six Zero US.

Specs (Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, 14mm, Cherry Blossom with black edge guard)

• Core: 14 mm honeycomb polymer (Six Zero)
• Weight: 8.1 oz average, 230 g +/- 10 g (Six Zero)
• Face: T700 raw carbon (Six Zero)
• Size: 16.3 x 7.5–7.7 in; grip length 5.5 in; grip circumference 4.125 in (Six Zero; Amazon’s grip-size field reads 4.5 in)
• Swing weight 113, twist weight 6.8 (Six Zero, read 2026-10-24)
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “Double Black Diamond RC 14mm”, added 2023-03-12 (read 2026-10-24)

JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14mm, Ben Johns Signature 14mm

Evidence: Independently reviewed, same series. Pickleball Studio: Perseus Pro V 16mm (plus Kosmos 16mm and Scorpeus 16mm and 14mm).

JOOLA’s page (read 2026-10-24) says Ben Johns’ “signature edition comes in Blaze Red, available in 16mm (8.1oz) or 14mm (7.9oz), both with his preferred 4.250in grip circumference.” Pickleball Studio (updated April 18, 2026) writes: “In this review I tested the Kosmos 16mm, the Perseus 16mm, and then the Scorpeus 16mm & 14mm, with most of the time being put into the Perseus 16mm.” Their 14mm notes are about the Scorpeus, a different shape, so we do not apply them here. Pickleball Effect’s Pro V review (February 28, 2026) compares the Pro V with the Pro IV without naming a thickness for that comparison: “In my power and pop testing of a new Pro IV and Pro V Perseus, the Pro IV produced higher speeds in both. However, when stronger hitters tested them, they didn’t notice as much difference in drives and counters. What they did notice was improved control on dinks, resets, and thirds.” It also says: “If you struggle to generate your own power, you’ll get more offense from the Pro IV.”

JOOLA’s page lists a textured CF surface, a “PP Core + CF + EVA Foam” core, a 7.9-8.1oz average weight across the versions, 16.5in x 7.5in, a 5.5in grip length and a 4.250in/4.125in grip circumference (4.250in for the Ben Johns editions). The Amazon listing’s bullet gives 4.125” for this 14mm, so JOOLA’s page and the listing differ. The USA Pickleball list carries “Perseus Pro V 14mm”, added 2025-10-01. Amazon showed the 14mm standard-grip Perseus in stock, sold by Amazon.com. The 16mm Perseus Pro V is reviewed in other guides on this site; this 14mm version is not.

Specs (JOOLA Perseus Pro V, 14mm, Blaze Red, standard grip)

• Core: 14 mm; PP core + CF + EVA foam (JOOLA)
• Weight: 7.9 oz for the Ben Johns 14mm (JOOLA)
• Face: textured carbon fiber (JOOLA)
• Size: 16.5 x 7.5 in; grip length 5.5 in; grip circumference 4.25 in (JOOLA; the Amazon bullet gives 4.125 in)
• Swing and twist weight: not published by JOOLA for the 14mm
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “Perseus Pro V 14mm”, added 2025-10-01 (read 2026-10-24); JOOLA also lists UPA-A

JOOLA Kosmos Pro V 14mm, Hybrid-Shape Pro V 14mm

Evidence: Independently reviewed, same series. Pickleball Effect: Kosmos Pro V 16mm.

JOOLA’s Kosmos Pro V page (read 2026-10-24) says “The 14mm version is Tyson McGuffin’s newest signature paddle.” and “Choose Tyson’s 14mm paddle for less weight (7.9oz) and a slimmer grip (4.125in).” It lists “Class: Hybrid”, 16.3in x 7.7in, a 5.25in grip length and a textured carbon fiber surface; the Kosmos page does not name the core material. The Amazon listing’s bullet agrees: 16.3″ x 7.7″, 7.9 oz avg, 5.25″ grip length, 4.125” grip circumference.

Pickleball Effect’s Kosmos Pro V (16mm) page (published July 22, 2026) covers the 16mm, not this 14mm. It says: “The most balanced option in the Pro V series: a little extra reach with a 6.68 twist weight (72nd percentile) and 114 swing weight (46th percentile) make it stable and quick at the same time”. It also flags: “Shorter 5.25″ handle than the rest of the line and most paddles, worth noting if you use two hands on the backhand”. The USA Pickleball list carries “Kosmos Pro V 14mm”, added 2025-11-11. Amazon showed the 14mm standard-grip Kosmos in stock, fulfilled by Amazon and sold by Peak 14 Distributing, a third-party seller the JOOLA pages we read do not name. The 16mm Kosmos is reviewed in other guides on this site; this 14mm version is not.

Specs (JOOLA Kosmos Pro V, 14mm, Surge Green, standard grip)

• Core: 14 mm; material not named on JOOLA’s Kosmos page
• Weight: 7.9 oz (JOOLA)
• Face: textured carbon fiber (JOOLA)
• Size: 16.3 x 7.7 in; grip length 5.25 in; grip circumference 4.125 in (JOOLA)
• Swing and twist weight: not published for the 14mm; 114 and 6.68 for the 16mm (Pickleball Effect, July 22, 2026)
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “Kosmos Pro V 14mm”, added 2025-11-11 (read 2026-10-24); JOOLA also lists UPA-A

NOX X-Treme Nerbo 14mm, 5.65 in Grip Elongated

Evidence: No independent test; maker specs. Source: NOX USA.

NOX’s US page (read 2026-10-24; the site is run by NOX’s official US distributor) says: “The X-TREME NERBO 14mm offers a thinner profile for faster reactions and improved maneuverability.” It lists an elongated shape, an X-TREME honeycomb core, 14 mm thick, a T700 raw carbon face, 8.1 oz (230 g), 16.5 in x 7.5 in, a 5.65 in grip length, a 4.125 in grip size, a swing weight of 115.6 (±1.1), a twist weight of 6.01 (±0.07) and approval by USA Pickleball. The Amazon listing agrees on 8.1oz and 16.5 X 7.5 inch.

We found no independent review of the X-Treme Nerbo: the searches returned retailer pages and tests of NOX’s X-Foam paddles, which are different models. The USA Pickleball list carries “X-TREME NERBO 14MM”, added 2025-10-08. Amazon showed the 14mm in stock, fulfilled by Amazon and sold by NOX OFFICIAL USA.

Specs (NOX X-Treme Nerbo, 14mm)

• Core: 14 mm X-TREME honeycomb (NOX USA)
• Weight: 8.1 oz (230 g) (NOX USA)
• Face: T700 raw carbon (NOX USA)
• Size: 16.5 x 7.5 in; grip length 5.65 in; grip size 4.125 in (NOX USA)
• Swing weight 115.6, twist weight 6.01 (NOX USA, read 2026-10-24)
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “X-TREME NERBO 14MM”, added 2025-10-08 (read 2026-10-24)

JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14mm, Pro IV Perseus 14mm

Evidence: Independently reviewed, exact model. Pickleball Effect: Perseus Pro IV 16mm and 14mm (JOOLA sent the paddles).

This exact 14mm paddle is also reviewed in our best power pickleball paddles guide and paired with its 16mm in our 14mm vs 16mm comparison; it is here because Pickleball Effect tested the 14mm itself. Pickleball Effect (tested by Braydon Unsicker, March 4, 2025; JOOLA sent the paddles) writes: “I imagine more players will gravitate towards the 16mm for the added feel and forgiveness but the 14mm is more maneuverable, easier to control, has a lower launch angle and has equal top end power which will be attractive to some players.” Its 14mm unit measured 8 oz on average, a swing weight of 116, a twist weight of 6.08 and 1,964 RPM of spin. Its 2026 Pro V review adds: “If you struggle to generate your own power, you’ll get more offense from the Pro IV.”

JOOLA’s page (read 2026-10-24) lists a textured CF surface, a PP core with an EVA foam wall, a 14 mm core, a 7.9oz average weight, 16.5 x 7.5 in, a 5.5 in grip length and a 4.125 in grip circumference; JOOLA’s own site showed it sold out. The USA Pickleball list carries “Perseus IV 14mm”, added 2025-01-22. Amazon showed it in stock, sold by Amazon.com.

Specs (JOOLA Perseus Pro IV, 14mm)

• Core: 14 mm; PP core + EVA foam wall (JOOLA)
• Weight: 7.9 oz average (JOOLA); 8 oz average measured (Pickleball Effect)
• Face: textured carbon fiber (JOOLA)
• Size: 16.5 x 7.5 in; grip length 5.5 in; grip circumference 4.125 in (JOOLA)
• Swing weight 116, twist weight 6.08 (Pickleball Effect, March 4, 2025); JOOLA publishes none
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “Perseus IV 14mm”, added 2025-01-22 (read 2026-10-24)

PIKKL Hurricane Pro 14mm, Widebody Signature 14mm

Evidence: Independently reviewed, exact model. Pickleball Effect: Hurricane Pro 14mm and 16mm.

This exact 14mm paddle is also reviewed in our best pro pickleball paddles guide and paired with its 16mm in our 14mm vs 16mm comparison; it is here as the widebody among our 14mm picks. Pickleball Effect’s PIKKL guide (July 11, 2024) tested both thicknesses and writes of the 14mm: “Its standard shape gives it good forgiveness despite it being 14mm and it has a softer feel to it akin to many 16mm paddles out there.” It says this is Hurricane Tyra Black’s signature paddle, and its 14mm unit measured 7.8 oz on average, a swing weight of 108 and a twist weight of 6.67.

PIKKL’s page (read 2026-10-24) offers “14mm (Power)” and “16mm (Control)” and lists an average weight of 7.76 oz for the 14mm, 16 x 8 in, a 5.5 in grip length, a 4.25 in grip circumference, a T700 raw carbon face, a polypropylene hex-core and a PUR-Cell foam perimeter. PIKKL’s own site showed every Hurricane Pro variant unavailable when we read it. The USA Pickleball list carries “HurricanePro 14mm”, added 2023-10-23. Amazon showed the black 14mm in stock, sold and shipped by PaddlePro, a retailer that also sells PIKKL paddles on its own site; PIKKL’s contact page does not name it.

Specs (PIKKL Hurricane Pro, 14mm, Black)

• Core: 14 mm polypropylene hex-core (PIKKL)
• Weight: 7.76 oz average (PIKKL); 7.8 oz average measured (Pickleball Effect)
• Face: T700 raw carbon (PIKKL)
• Size: 16 x 8 in; grip length 5.5 in; grip circumference 4.25 in (PIKKL)
• Swing weight 108, twist weight 6.67 (Pickleball Effect, July 11, 2024); PIKKL publishes none
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “HurricanePro 14mm”, added 2023-10-23 (read 2026-10-24)

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on what you want from it, and the sources differ. The makers of our picks describe 14mm as the faster or more powerful option; JOOLA’s Perseus Pro V page says: “14mm gives a faster, poppier response for players who like to drive and speed up; 16mm gives a softer, more controlled feel with a larger margin for error — best for touch shots and dinks.” Pickleball Effect’s 2024 guide says the opposite on power: “16mm paddles typically have a higher power and lower pop profile compared to their 14mm counterparts.” and “Compared to their 16mm counterparts, 14mm paddles have lower power and higher pop profiles.” On spin, the guide says: “Doing this test for over a 100 paddles hasn’t shown that thicker or thinner paddles have an advantage spin wise in this scenario.” It adds that its view that 16mm paddles generate more spin at the kitchen is an impression it has no data for: “Although I don’t have data to support this, it’s the impression I get when play-testing paddles.” The same guide also says: “The majority of players use 16mm paddles because they are more forgiving and have a softer feel, making them more player-friendly and easier to play with overall.” Its 2026 matched-pair article ends: “Deciding between the same paddle in two thicknesses? Go 16mm.”

Pickleball Effect’s 2024 guide says 16mm suits newer players and suggests 14mm for higher-level players: “If you’re a higher-level player, say 4.25 or above, I think you should try out a 14mm paddle to see if the added benefits of extra offense outweigh the losses in forgiveness and potentially some control.” For paddles chosen for new players, see our what to look for in a beginner pickleball paddle guide.

Some do, by name, on the pages we read: JOOLA sells Ben Johns’ Perseus Pro V and Tyson McGuffin’s Kosmos Pro V in 14mm editions, Pickleball Effect (July 2024) names the Hurricane Pro 14mm as Hurricane Tyra Black’s signature paddle, and Pickleheads (August 2023) writes: “Thomas Wilson and Christa Gecheva both play with the 14 mm CRBN-1X.” Pros change paddles, so these are dated statements, not a current count. Our 14mm vs 16mm comparison covers the question in more depth.

Often by a little, per the makers that list both. JOOLA lists Ben Johns’ Perseus Pro V at 7.9oz in 14mm and 8.1oz in 16mm, and PIKKL lists the Hurricane Pro at 7.76 oz (14mm) and 7.94 oz (16mm). Pickleball Effect’s database averages put 14mm swing weight at 113 against 117 for 16mm (October 2024). Swing weight is not the same as weight on a scale; our swing weight explainer covers the difference.

Testers describe doing it. Pickleball Effect’s 2024 guide says “you can modify your 14mm paddle by adding some weighted tungsten tape to the sides”, and John Kew warns about the Ripple V2 R1: “The R1 already has a high swing weight, so adding mass can slow down your hands.”

All nine 14mm variants were on the USA Pickleball approved list on 2026-10-24, with the entry names and added dates in the table. Names on the list can differ from the makers’ names (JOOLA’s Perseus Pro IV is listed as “Perseus IV 14mm”), so check your exact model.

The bottom line

Final Verdict

The CRBN 1X 14mm (check price) is the elongated 14mm that Pickleball Studio tested in both thicknesses and found more powerful at 14mm, slightly less forgiving than its 16mm. The Six Zero Black Opal 14mm (check price) is the dense foam-core paddle Pickleball Effect calls one of the hardest-hitting it has tested, and Pickleball Studio’s 5 out of 10, whose first con is “Very small and unforgiving sweet spot”, is the counterweight. The Ronbus Ripple V2 R1.14 (check price) is the head-heavy elongated paddle John Kew headlines “The Powerhouse”, and Pickleball Studio rates the Ripple V2 4 out of 10. The Six Zero Double Black Diamond 14mm (check price), the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14mm (check price) and the JOOLA Kosmos Pro V 14mm (check price) rest on tests of their 16mm siblings plus the makers’ 14mm figures, and the NOX X-Treme Nerbo 14mm (check price) rests on NOX’s page alone. The JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14mm (check price) and the PIKKL Hurricane Pro 14mm (check price) are tested 14mm paddles also reviewed in our other guides.

Whichever you choose, compare the maker’s 14mm weight, grip and length with the paddle you use now, and treat a tester’s numbers as that tester’s measurements on that date.

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