About the Arronax KVL 005
The Arronax KVL 005 is a pickleball paddle with a 4-layer Toray T800 carbon fiber face over a 16mm core. It weighs about 7.76–8.11 oz, with a 5.75" grip.
Listed play style: power, spin.
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, 4-layer Toray T800 carbon fiber face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 5.0 / 10
- Hand speed
- 6.7 / 10
- Forgiveness
- —
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 2.7 / 10
Below the catalog median on power
Above the catalog median on hand speed
At the catalog median on touch
Below the catalog median on spin
The Arronax KVL 005 in our database
Its handle length (5.75 in) is longer than 91% of the 139 other 16 mm paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | KVL 005 | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.93 oz (midpoint of 7.76–8.11 oz) | lighter than 76% (1% same) | 162 other 16 mm paddles |
| Length | 16.38 in | longer than 53% (1% same) | 144 other 16 mm paddles |
| Handle length | 5.75 in | longer than 91% (5% same) | 139 other 16 mm paddles |
| Weight within Arronax | 7.93 oz | heaviest (tied) | 4 paddles from Arronax |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “ARRONAX KVL005 16mm”. Date added on the list: Jun 25, 2026.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “Arronax KVL 005” (model 005). Date added on the list: Feb 2, 2026.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
Luzz Glider 2026: 0.01 oz heavier, same core
Warping Point Phoenix 16mm: 0.01 oz heavier, same core, 0.12 in longer
ACE Pickleball Carbon 16mm Elongated: 0.03 oz lighter, same core, 0.12 in longer
Gearbox GX2 Elongated: 0.07 oz heavier, same core, 0.12 in longer