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Wilson Blaze SF Tour 16
The Wilson Blaze SF Tour 16 is an elongated power paddle with a 16 mm solid foam core and raw carbon face. Choose it if you want more drive pace and reach while keeping a thicker-core feel for controlled shots.
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Worked out from core thickness, weight, face and shape using general rules of thumb — not from a play test.
Is this paddle right for you?
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Overview
You get a 16 mm solid foam core beneath a raw carbon surface. The thicker core points toward a firmer, more controlled response than a thinner paddle. The solid foam design is intended to provide consistent power across the face. The raw carbon surface is built to add grip for spin on drives, rolls, and topspin dinks.
The elongated shape gives you extra reach and leverage, especially from the baseline. It may feel less compact during quick hand exchanges than a wider shape. The listed 4.25-inch grip and PU foam handle insert suit you if you prefer a medium grip with added cushioning. The paddle is USA Pickleball approved.
Play style
Choose this paddle if your soft game is already reliable but you want more pace on drives, serves, and overheads. The 16 mm core should offer more control than a thinner power paddle. The solid foam construction is marketed as producing a consistent response across the face. Reviewers describe the StrikeFoam lineup as having a pop-forward feel.
The elongated shape helps you reach farther and create leverage when driving from the baseline or stretching for volleys. The raw carbon face supports spin-focused shot shaping. Its longer profile may feel less maneuverable during fast kitchen hand battles. Choose it if you value reach and leverage over compact handling.
Best for
- You want more pace on drives and serves
- You drive from the baseline and value extra reach
- You have a dependable soft game and want to add power
- You use rolls, topspin dinks, and shaped drives
- You prefer a 16 mm core and medium-sized grip
Look elsewhere if
- You need the quickest handling during rapid kitchen exchanges
- You want a very forgiving, compact paddle shape
- You prefer a thinner, livelier power response
- You are still developing consistent soft shots before adding more pace
Strengths
- The elongated shape gives you extra reach and leverage for baseline drives and stretched volleys
- The 16 mm core supports a more controlled response than thinner constructions
- The raw carbon surface supports spin on drives, rolls, and topspin dinks
- The solid foam core is intended to provide consistent power across the face
- Reviewers describe the StrikeFoam lineup as having a pop-forward feel
Things to consider
- The elongated shape may feel less maneuverable during quick hand battles
- The firmer, pace-oriented response can be less forgiving on off-center contact
- The narrower elongated profile may not suit you if you prioritize maximum forgiveness
- The 4.25-inch grip may feel too large or too small for your hand
- The first-impressions review did not assess long-term durability
Specs
| Brand | Wilson |
|---|---|
| Core thickness | 16 mm |
| Core material | Solid foam |
| Face | Carbon fiber |
| Face material | Raw carbon |
| Shape | Elongated |
| Grip circumference | 4.25 in |
| Handle | PU foam handle insert |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes |
Not listed by the seller: weight, length, width, handle length.
Specs come from the seller's product listing and may be incomplete or change between batches. Double-check before you buy.