Widebody16mmPower
Tested by Austin Hardy
PPR Certified Coach · Pro Player · 12+ years coaching
Pickle Poppers
Pop N Treasure Widebody 16mm Pickleball Paddle Review
Power-forward widebody with GEN4 dual-density core and EVERGRIT spin that lasts.
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Weight & Balance
How this paddle compares to 146+ paddles in our database.
Swing Weight
Average111.43avg 113.88
93.59124.18
Average swing weight — neither sluggish at the kitchen nor underpowered on drives. The all-court sweet spot.
Twist Weight
Elite7.25avg 6.22
2.367.87
Exceptional sweet spot — virtually any contact stays stable; ideal for high-speed exchanges and beginner forgiveness.
Static Weight
Average8.04ozavg 7.96 oz
7.4 oz9.1 oz
Average weight — versatile across the court and easy to control for most players.
Play StylePower
Balance Point
How heavy the paddle feels and where the mass sits.
23.4 cm
Center
Head-Light
22.0 cm
(typical range)
Head-Heavy
25.5 cm
(typical range)
HEAD-LIGHT
Faster hand speed — quicker through the air.
23.4 cm(+2.4)
HEAD-LIGHT
Specifications
Dimensions
ShapeWidebody
Core Thickness16mm
Categories
Play StylePower
USAP ApprovedYes
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Who Pop N Treasure Is For
Buy if
- You want raw power and pop on drives and serves
- You want the largest sweet spot and most forgiveness
- Low swing weight (111.43) means fast hands at the kitchen
- You prefer the soft, forgiving feel of a 16mm core
Skip if
- You want more reach and leverage on groundstrokes
- You want more power and plow-through on drives
- You want maximum pop — thinner cores are snappier
- You're a touch-first player who rarely drives
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Methodology
How we tested the Pickle Poppers Pop N Treasure
Every paddle on this site goes through the same five-step protocol — lab measurement first, then structured on-court drills with a partner. No shortcuts, no guessing, no relying on the brand's spec sheet.
- Lab-measured specs. Static weight, swing weight, and twist weight measured on calibrated equipment — not pulled from the brand's claim sheet.
- 10-minute break-in. Drives, dinks, drops, and resets to let the face settle in before any verdict is recorded.
- Baseline power & spin. Drives, topspin patterns, and serves with a drilling partner to evaluate raw power and ball pocketing.
- Kitchen touch & control. Dinking, third-shot drops, and resets to evaluate dwell time, plushness, and mishit forgiveness.
- Transition firepower. Mid-court exchanges and hand-speed battles where shape and twist weight separate the great from the average.
How Pop N Treasure Compares
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Playing Feel
PowerThe Pickle Poppers Pop N Treasure is engineered for aggressive players who demand control and court dominance in a widebody package. Its GEN4 Dual Density Core pairs MPPE foam for energy return with a TPE foam edge for shock absorption, delivering consistent feel and shape retention over the life of the paddle. The T700 Carbon Fiber face is treated with EVERGRIT — a proprietary surface where each grit particle is individually wrapped in a protective layer, maintaining spin texture and durability far beyond a standard carbon coating. At 8.04 oz with a swing weight of 111.43 and a balance point of 23.4 cm, the Pop N Treasure is well-balanced for its power-forward positioning. Thermoformed construction, USAP approved for tournament play. Includes paddle cover and stickers.
Swing Weight
Average111.43avg 113.88
93.59124.18
Near average.
Twist Weight
High7.25avg 6.22
2.367.87
Above average.
16mm CoreWidebody8.04 oz
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the swing weight of the Pickle Poppers Pop N Treasure?
The Pickle Poppers Pop N Treasure has a swing weight of 111.43, which is near the catalog average of 113.88.
Who should buy the Pickle Poppers Pop N Treasure?
The Pickle Poppers Pop N Treasure is a widebody 16mm paddle best suited for power-oriented players who want pop and drive on their shots.
Is there a discount code for the Pickle Poppers Pop N Treasure?
Yes! Use code PLAYBOOK at checkout to save 15% on the Pickle Poppers Pop N Treasure. This code is verified and active.
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