PIKKL
PIKKL Hurricane Pro
The PIKKL Hurricane Pro is a widebody control paddle with a 14mm polypropylene core and T700 raw carbon face. It suits players who want soft touch, spin, forgiveness, and a longer handle for two-handed backhands.
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Overview
The Hurricane Pro combines a 14mm polypropylene honeycomb core with a T700 raw carbon fiber face. Its 16-by-8-inch widebody shape gives you a broad hitting area, while the 5.5-inch handle leaves room for a two-handed backhand. The thermoformed construction and perimeter foam are designed to improve stability, durability, and vibration absorption.
The thinner core gives this version more pop than the 16mm model, but it remains control-oriented. Reviewers describe the feel as plush, precise, and forgiving, with a wide sweet spot that helps on off-center contact. Its lighter build and standard length should also make it easier to handle than a heavier or elongated paddle.
Play style
This paddle fits a soft-game style built around dinks, drops, resets, blocks, and placed volleys. Reviewers consistently praise its short-game precision and high spin, while the raw carbon face helps you shape heavy topspin. The widebody design adds forgiveness when you miss the center.
It can handle drives and offers more pop than the 16mm version, but it is not the best match for a power-first game. Reviews differ on how much power it produces: one tester calls it moderate, while another describes the 14mm version as ample for aggressive shots. If you rely on deep drives and want extra reach on overheads, look elsewhere.
Best for
- Players upgrading from a beginner paddle who want better touch and spin
- Players who build points with dinks, drops, resets, and placement
- Players who want a forgiving widebody shape
- Two-handed backhand players who need a longer handle
- Players who find stiff paddles uncomfortable and prefer a plush feel
Look elsewhere if
- Power-first players who want maximum drive depth without generating their own pace
- Players who prefer a heavier paddle
- Players who want extra reach from an elongated shape
- Players who dislike a control-focused feel
Strengths
- T700 raw carbon fiber supports strong spin and a grippy ball response
- The wide 8-inch face provides a forgiving hitting area
- Reviewers praise its precise, plush feel for dinks, resets, and blocks
- The 5.5-inch handle suits two-handed backhands
- The 14mm core adds more pop than the thicker 16mm version
Things to consider
- Its control-focused response may not provide enough power for aggressive baseline hitters
- The standard 16-inch length gives less reach than an elongated paddle
- The lighter build may feel too quick or underpowered for players who prefer heavier paddles
- Power feedback varies between reviews, so check your preference for drive pace before buying
Specs
| Brand | PIKKL |
|---|---|
| Core thickness | 14 mm |
| Core material | 14mm polypropylene honeycomb |
| Face | Carbon fiber |
| Face material | T700 raw carbon fiber |
| Length | 16 in |
| Width | 8 in |
| Handle length | 5.5 in |
| Handle | Long handle for two-handed backhands |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes |
Not listed by the seller: weight, shape, grip circumference.
Specs come from the seller's product listing and may be incomplete or change between batches. Double-check before you buy.