Gamma Obsidian 16
$129.99
About the Gamma Obsidian 16
Mid-range Gamma model.
Listed play style: balanced.
Where to buy: Gamma direct and Amazon.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $129.99 | Check Amazon | Buy on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, graphite 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
- 6.5 / 10
- Hand speed
- 1.3 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 9.0 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 1.4 / 10
Above the catalog median on power
Bottom 5% of catalog on hand speed
Above the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Bottom 9% of catalog on spin
The Gamma Obsidian 16 in our database
Its weight (8.3 oz) is heavier than 95% of the 39 other 16 mm widebody paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | Obsidian 16 | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.3 oz | heavier than 95% (3% same) | 39 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Length | 15.875 in | shorter than 41% (43% same) | 37 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Handle length | 5.25 in | shorter than 44% (44% same) | 36 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Weight within Gamma | 8.3 oz | 2nd lightest | 3 paddles from Gamma |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Gamma Sports Obsidian 16”. Date added on the list: Feb 15, 2023.
- 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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