Kamito Alpha-X 16mm
$259
About the Kamito Alpha-X 16mm
Kamito's Alpha X celebrates Ly Hoang Nam's PPA Tour Asia Hangzhou Open title. Textured Toray carbon face over an MPP + EVA core, 16.46in x 7.48in with a 5.71in handle.
Listed play style: power, spin.
Where to buy: authorized retailers.
Where to buy
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, textured Toray 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
- 7.0 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 2.9 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 4.9 / 10
At the catalog median on power
Above the catalog median on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
At the catalog median on spin
The Kamito Alpha-X 16mm in our database
Its length (16.46 in) is shorter than 94% of the 63 other 16 mm elongated paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | Alpha-X 16mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.9 oz (midpoint of 7.8–8 oz) | lighter than 83% (7% same) | 69 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Length | 16.46 in | shorter than 94% (2% same) | 63 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Handle length | 5.71 in | longer than 86% | 65 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Kamito Alpha-X 16mm”. Date added on the list: May 19, 2026.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “Kamito Alpha-X” (model KMG31626). Date added on the list: Jan 19, 2026.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
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