Is This the HARDEST Hitting Paddle in Pickleball? | GRUVN MUVN-16X Review | Thermoformed Paddle

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SPECS
Paddle Length: 16.5”/ 419.1mm
Face Width: 7.375”/ 187.3mm
Handle Length: 5.5”/ 14cm
Grip Size Circumference: 4.125”/10.5cm
Grip: 3D Perforated Cushion
GripWeight: Average weight of 8.0 oz (+ or - 0.25 oz)/0.5 lbs/227g
Face/Paddle Surface: T700 Raw Carbon Fiber
Paddle Shape: Elongated
Core Material: Polypropylene HoneycombCore
Thickness: 16mm/0.63”
Honeycomb Cell Size: 8mm/0.3”
Edge Guard: White
Swing Weight: 117 (results by PB Studio)
USAPA approved for sanctioned tournament play
WARNING:
Do not leave your paddle out in the sun on a hot day, be sure to cover it from the heat or it can be damaged. Do not leave your paddle in your vehicle during the summer or winter.
Drives: 5.0/5.0
Love how the ball doesn’t climb up the face of the paddle and keeps whatever trajectory you start with (I hit a low penetrating drive and with my previous JOOLA paddle I would always see it climb too high up the face). The thermoformed core makes this ball hit so, so, so hard.
Drops: 5.0/5.0
I was super concerned moving to a thermoformed paddle that I’d sacrifice grit and spin. I didn’t. Somehow it’s more gritty than my Raw 13x but hits way harder.
Hand speed: 5.0/5.0
Again, I was concerned with a 16mm and heavier paddle than what I was used to that I would end up feeling way too much drag and lose my hand speed. But for an elongated paddle this is very maneuverable-mores than the electrum and GBX elongated for sure. Also, my favorite part about the paddle is probably how when I’m in a hands battle the ball doesn’t come back from the opponent as frequently. The point is over faster because this thing just hits so darn hard.
Dinks: 5.0/5.0
I was super concerned with a thermo-formed paddle and 16mm core I would be hitting way too high dinks. After about a week of adjustment, I was able to get my dinks down (thank goodness).
Resets: 5.0/5.0 Totally freaking effortless (see video). Just put your paddle out and let it do the work. Wish I had that with the 13!
Serves & Returns: pretty effortless, which is nice. I definitely don’t have to “effort” so much on the ball, which I normally have to with my 13mms.
CONSISTENCY OF MANUFACTURING!!!! 5.0/5.0
I’ve played 4 different Muvn Gruvn’s and each feels the same. This is HUGE for anyone who is frustrated by having paddles break down every 2 months or having two paddles feel totally different that should be identical.
Overall, if you’re looking for a hard-hitting, gritty thermoformed paddle at a price point that doesn’t break the bank-this is the paddle for you!
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