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Heavyweight
Heavyweight paddles (roughly over 8.4 oz) trade a little hand speed for serious power and a stable, plow-through feel on contact - the pick for bangers and doubles drivers who want to end points. Shop the heavy end of our paddles range.
How to choose: more mass means more power and less vibration, but it asks more of your arm - if you feel elbow fatigue, step down to midweight or lightweight. A slightly heavier paddle can also steady an erratic swing.
A heavyweight paddle generally weighs more than about 8.4 oz. The extra mass drives through the ball for more power on serves, drives and put-aways, and gives a stable, solid feel on contact with less vibration. The trade-off is slightly slower hands at the net. Compare with our midweight and lightweight paddles.
Heavyweight paddles suit power players: bangers who like to drive from the baseline, doubles players who finish points at the net, and strong players who want maximum put-away power. The added weight also helps steady an inconsistent swing and holds up well against hard-hitting opponents. If you rely on quick hand speed and soft touch, a lightweight or midweight paddle may be a better fit.
Popular power paddles include the Gearbox GX2 Power Series, CX14E Ultimate Power and CX11E Elongated Power; the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody 16mm; the Gamma RCF Obsidian 16mm; and the Babolat STRKR+ and BALLR+. Gearbox paddles are known for their solid-core construction and crisp, powerful feel.
A heavier paddle absorbs more vibration on contact, but it also asks more of your arm and shoulder over a long session. If you feel fatigue or elbow discomfort, try stepping down to a midweight or lightweight paddle, and see our injury and recovery products. For ongoing pain, talk to a doctor or physiotherapist.
Yes. More mass means the paddle twists less when you hit the ball away from the centre, so your shots stay more consistent and blocks against hard drives feel more solid. Pairing extra weight with a wide shape, like the Selkirk Boomstik Widebody, further increases forgiveness. Elongated heavy paddles, like the Gearbox CX14E, trade a bit of forgiveness for extra reach and power.
Yes. Many players add lead tape to the edge of their paddle to increase weight and stability or to shift the balance toward the head for more power. Start with a small amount and test it, since a little weight makes a big difference. A thicker overgrip also adds a bit of weight in the handle. Find grips and edge guards in our paddle accessories, or choose a paddle that's already in the heavyweight range.