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MEHAU S5
7.55–7.9 oz16mm core
$299
About the MEHAU S5
Six animal-themed designs.
Listed play style: power.
Where to buy: MEHAU direct.
Surface
Carbon fiber monocoque with air-chamber frame
Shape
Not specified
Grip Length
Not specified
Price
$299
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEHAU | $299 | In stock | Buy on MEHAU (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, carbon fiber monocoque with air-chamber frame 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
- 2.1 / 10
- Hand speed
- 9.5 / 10
- Forgiveness
- —
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 2.7 / 10
Bottom 14% of catalog on power
Top 7% of catalog on hand speed
At the catalog median on touch
Below the catalog median on spin
The MEHAU S5 in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | S5 | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.72 oz (midpoint of 7.55–7.9 oz) | lighter than 98% | 162 other 16 mm paddles |
| Weight within MEHAU | 7.72 oz | lightest | 5 paddles from MEHAU |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “MEHAU S5”. Date added on the list: Mar 5, 2026.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “MEHAU S5” (model SA005). Date added on the list: Feb 1, 2026.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
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