A stable, predictable response for blocks, resets, and drops.
BUILT FOR BETTER PLAYPICKLEBALL PERFORMANCE / SEOUL
01 / FRONT
02 / PROFILE
03 / DETAILAVIO / PERFORMANCE PADDLE
CONTROL 16USAP APPROVEDPBCoR.43
APEX
Where Spin Meets Control.
A performance paddle engineered from material to structure for the balance of spin, control, and stability.
- SURFACE
- 45° WOVEN T700 CARBON
- CORE
- DUAL FOAM / 16 MM
- WEIGHT
- 220 ± 10 G
Color and weight may vary slightly as a result of the manufacturing process.
01 / PLAY CHARACTERISTICS
Control the point.
Shape the ball.
A clear view of design intent and on-court character, without inflated scores.
A 45° woven carbon surface creates consistent friction and spin.
Tuned for usable output rather than uncontrolled rebound.
A connected feel that keeps the ball on the face through impact.
THE APEX STANDARD
Every detail has a reason.
APEX is not built around one oversized number. It brings the control, spin, and stable response demanded by real rallies into one considered structure.
02 / ENGINEERING
Engineered as one.
The face, core, edge, and frame are engineered as one performance system—not as separate parts.
VIEW FULL STRUCTURE ↗0145° Woven T700 CarbonA woven carbon surface for spin and touch
T700 carbon is woven at a 45° angle to create an even texture and consistent friction. From controlled touch to aggressive spin, the surface translates intention into a more precise ball shape.
02Dual Foam EdgeTwo foam structures tuned for a stable perimeter
A hyper-foam edge wall and a molecular foam layer work together to distribute impact and extend a consistent response toward the edge of the paddle.
03Honeycomb CoreBalanced dwell, pop, and touch
The 16 mm honeycomb core absorbs impact while allowing the ball to stay on the face. The result balances soft control with the response needed to finish a point.
04Carbon-Encased FrameStructure and stability designed to last
A carbon frame wraps the core and face to resist deformation over time and help preserve the paddle's original response through extended play.
05NanoFusion LayerA precision layer connecting every component
A precision fusion layer bonds the face and internal structure, improving the consistency and integrity of the paddle as one complete system.
06Double ThermoformingTwo-stage forming for strength and consistency
Two high-temperature, high-pressure forming stages unite the face and core into a single structure, creating a more consistent stiffness and response across the paddle.
03 / VALIDATED PERFORMANCE
Proof, not promises.
USA Pickleball Approved
Approved for use in sanctioned competition under USA Pickleball standards.
Performance Tested
Official test results confirm APEX CONTROL 16 meets the PBCoR.43 performance standard.
SMARTSTORE REVIEW THEMES
What players notice.
The qualities players consistently recognize after time on court with APEX.
CONTROL / STABILITY
A composed, stable response through blocks and resets.
SPIN / TOUCH
Clear friction and spin feedback from the woven carbon surface.
BALANCE / HAND SPEED
A manageable balance that stays quick without feeling head-heavy.
04 / SPECIFICATIONS
APEX CONTROL 16.
- MODEL
- APEX CONTROL 16
- WEIGHT
- 220 ± 10 g
- TOTAL LENGTH
- 419 mm / 16.5 in
- WIDTH
- 190 mm / 7.44 in
- THICKNESS
- 16 mm
- GRIP LENGTH
- 139 mm / 5.5 in
- GRIP CIRCUMFERENCE
- 108 mm / 4.25 in
- SURFACE
- 45° Woven T700 Carbon
- CORE
- Honeycomb + Dual Foam Edge
- CERTIFICATION
- USA PICKLEBALL APPROVED / PBCoR.43
05 / BUILT FOR
Players who build
every point.
APEX is not built for speed alone. It is designed for players who control the pace, shape the point, and finish the opportunity they create.
- 01
Players who value a balance of spin and control
- 02
Players seeking stability through drops, resets, and blocks
- 03
Intermediate and advanced players working toward higher performance
- 04
Players bringing a tennis-based swing and spin game to pickleball
06 / FIND YOUR PADDLE
Two designs. One standard.
PERFORMANCE / CONTROL 16
APEX
- SURFACE
- 45° Woven T700 Carbon
- FEEL
- Stable control & high friction
- FOR
- Intermediate to advanced play
PLAYER FRIENDLY / 16 MM
PRISM
- SURFACE
- Glass Fiber
- FEEL
- Comfortable & easy control
- FOR
- Everyday, all-level play
AVIO APEX / CONTROL 16