Electrum Model E Elongated 16mm
$149.99
About the Electrum Model E Elongated 16mm
Gritty raw carbon surface for excellent spin.
Listed play style: spin.
Where to buy: Electrum direct.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrum | $149.99 | In stock | Buy on Electrum (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, raw Toray T700 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
- 9.8 / 10
- Hand speed
- 1.6 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 2.9 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 8.7 / 10
Top 4% of catalog on power
Bottom 10% of catalog on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The Electrum Model E Elongated 16mm in our database
Its handle length (5.25 in) is shorter than 92% of the 65 other 16 mm elongated paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | Model E Elongated 16mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.2 oz (midpoint of 8–8.4 oz) | heavier than 91% (4% same) | 69 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Length | 16.5 in | longer than 10% (90% same) | 63 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Handle length | 5.25 in | shorter than 92% (2% same) | 65 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Weight within Electrum | 8.2 oz | 2nd heaviest (tied) | 5 paddles from Electrum |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Electrum Pickleball Model E”. Date added on the list: Jun 5, 2021.
- UPA-A:
- No matching entry found on the approved list.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
CRBN 3X Power Series 16mm: 0.1 oz lighter, same core, same shape, similar listed price
GRUVN RAW-16X: 0.2 oz lighter, same core, same shape, similar listed price
Legacy Pro 16mm: 0.1 oz lighter, same core, same shape, 0.2 in shorter, similar listed price
Selkirk SLK ERA Power: same listed weight, same core, same shape, $50 more
Should you buy the Electrum Model E Elongated 16mm?
Best for
3.5-4.0+ spin-forward doubles and singles; elongated raw carbon, heavy spin and an elite soft game over flat power.
Read Pickle's full breakdown
Who should buy the Model E Elongated 16mm
Buy it if you lean on spin and the soft game - heavy serves, topspin rolls, slice, and surgical drops, dinks, and resets. The raw Toray T700 face bites for spin while the elongated 16mm frame keeps it controllable. A spin-forward all-courter that shines around the kitchen.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you want quick hands or easy power. The thicker core and higher weight make it feel slow through the air - harder to flick in fast exchanges - and it's tuned for spin and the soft game more than raw pop. Bangers chasing easy putaways and players who want a light, whippy paddle should look elsewhere.
The main tradeoff
Tuned for spin and the soft game over raw power and speed. You get a face that bites and an elite reset-and-drop feel, but the weight makes it slow through the air and you'll generate put-away pace yourself.
Is it worth it?
At $149.99 it's a fairly priced spin-forward all-courter sitting below the $220+ flagships. Strong value for the shaper and slicer who wants spin grip and a top-tier soft game without overpaying. Pure power players and quick-hands specialists have better-targeted options.
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Description written June 28, 2026