PIKKL Vantage Pro 16mm
Who This Paddle Is For
control, spin
PIKKL's control-line best-seller. Dual-registered: USAP rows VantagePro 16 + cert-code PRSKVP16-VP16 matching UPA-A MD# VP16. Only a 14mm ASIN exists on Amazon; omitted per thickness title-match rule.
About the PIKKL Vantage Pro 16mm
The PIKKL Vantage Pro 16mm is a standard-shape pickleball paddle with a multiweave raw carbon fiber face over a 16mm core. It comes in around 7.95–7.95 oz with a 5.35" grip. Listed price: $139.99.
Playstyle fit: control, spin. The standard shape favors a classic, even feel.
PIKKL's control-line best-seller. Dual-registered: USAP rows VantagePro 16 + cert-code PRSKVP16-VP16 matching UPA-A MD# VP16. Only a 14mm ASIN exists on Amazon; omitted per thickness title-match rule.
Available direct from PIKKL and authorized retailers.
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Find My Paddle →Pickle's Take
16mm core, multiweave raw carbon fiber face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across our 322-paddle catalog. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 4.8 / 10
- Hand speed
- 6.6 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 7.0 / 10
- Touch
- 9.9 / 10
- Spin
- 6.8 / 10
Below the catalog median on power
Above the catalog median on hand speed
Above the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
Who it's for
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The standard shape rewards clean contact, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Price & Availability
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PIKKL Vantage Pro 16mm USA Pickleball approved?
Yes — the PIKKL Vantage Pro 16mm is on the USA Pickleball approved equipment list and is legal for sanctioned tournament play. View the official USA Pickleball listing at https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/entry/6220.
What's the core thickness of the PIKKL Vantage Pro 16mm?
The PIKKL Vantage Pro 16mm uses a 16mm polymer honeycomb core paired with a multiweave raw carbon fiber face. Thicker cores (16mm+) trade some power for better control and a softer feel.
Who is the PIKKL Vantage Pro 16mm best for?
The PIKKL Vantage Pro 16mm is best for players who prioritize a control game and prefer a standard shape, in the 7.95–7.95 oz weight range.