About the Ektelon Rogue RS
The Ektelon Rogue RS is a widebody pickleball paddle with a carbon composite face over a 16mm core. It weighs about 7.8–8.1 oz, with a 5.2" grip. Listed price: $139.99.
Listed play style: balanced.
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, carbon composite 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
- 1.9 / 10
- Hand speed
- 6.6 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 9.0 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 2.7 / 10
Bottom 12% of catalog on power
Above the catalog median on hand speed
Above the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Below the catalog median on spin
The Ektelon Rogue RS in our database
Its length (15.7 in) is shorter than all of the 37 other 16 mm widebody paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | Rogue RS | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.95 oz (midpoint of 7.8–8.1 oz) | lighter than 67% (3% same) | 39 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Length | 15.7 in | shorter than all | 37 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Handle length | 5.2 in | shorter than 92% | 36 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Ektelon Rogue RS 16mm”. Date added on the list: Sep 3, 2024.
- UPA-A:
- No matching entry found on the approved list.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
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