MEHAU X5
$179
About the MEHAU X5
Fifth-generation Power Series paddle with the STPEV elastomer layer over a honeycomb core for added pop with dampened feel.
Listed play style: power.
Where to buy: MEHAU direct.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEHAU | $179 | In stock | Buy on MEHAU (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, 3D 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
- 8.4 / 10
- Hand speed
- 2.2 / 10
- Forgiveness
- —
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 2.7 / 10
Top 21% of catalog on power
Bottom 16% of catalog on hand speed
At the catalog median on touch
Below the catalog median on spin
The MEHAU X5 in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | X5 | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.12 oz (midpoint of 7.94–8.29 oz) | heavier than 80% (2% same) | 162 other 16 mm paddles |
| Weight within MEHAU | 8.12 oz | heaviest (tied) | 5 paddles from MEHAU |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “MEHAU X5”. Date added on the list: Mar 5, 2026.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “MEHAU X5” (model XA005). Date added on the list: Feb 26, 2026.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
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