Quick Take
The Mint Ghost X is a control beast. It doesn't just play softly — it makes aggressive, well-placed play feel effortless. The combination of a Gen 4 full-foam core and triple-layer T700 carbon is legitimately exceptional.
Hybrid | 16mm | 7.86 oz | $199.99
Performance Snapshot
How the Ghost measures against 172+ paddles in our database.
Swing Weight
AverageAverage swing weight — neither sluggish at the kitchen nor underpowered on drives. The all-court sweet spot.
Twist Weight
ForgivingSolid sweet spot for most players — handles normal off-center contact predictably.
Static Weight
AverageAverage weight — versatile across the court and easy to control for most players.
Balance Point
How heavy the paddle feels and where the mass sits.
Head-Light
22.0 cm
(typical range)
Head-Heavy
25.5 cm
(typical range)
AVERAGE
Sits in the typical balance band — versatile across the court.
23.6 cm(+2.6)
AVERAGE
Specs at a Glance
- Shape: Hybrid
- Thickness: 16mm
- Weight: 7.86 oz
- Swing Weight: 112.74
- Twist Weight: 6.51
- Core: Full-Foam Gen 4
- Face: Triple-Layered T700 Carbon Fiber
- Price: $199.99 — use code PLAYBOOK for 15% off
On-Court Performance
The Ghost X's Gen 4 full-foam core is what sets it apart. The dwell time is exceptional — the ball loads and releases with a soft, connected feel that makes both resets and drives feel dialed-in. At SW 112.74, it's one of the lighter-swinging hybrid paddles available, which makes it incredibly quick in transition and hand battles at the kitchen. The TW of 6.51 keeps the hybrid face stable on off-center hits. The triple-layer T700 carbon fiber face adds a slight rigidity that balances the soft foam core beautifully — you get the foam's control without losing the crispness needed for clean ball striking. For players who want the softest, most controlled feel in pickleball, this is the paddle.
Who Should Buy the Mint Ghost X?
- Control-first players who prioritize soft touch above all else
- Players who struggle with arm fatigue from stiff paddles
- Kitchen specialists who dink and reset more than they drive
- Anyone who wants the softest feel in a premium hybrid paddle
Verdict
The Mint Ghost X is one of the best control paddles in pickleball. Its Gen 4 full-foam core and triple-layer T700 carbon face combination is exceptional at $199.99. Use code PLAYBOOK for 15% off.
