Paddletek Honeyfoam TKO-X 16mm
$199.99
About the Paddletek Honeyfoam TKO-X 16mm
Production-scale rollout of the Reserve Honeyfoam program. Refined evolution of the TKO-CX with the same elongated 16.5x7.5 in profile and 5.75 in handle. Multi-foam construction: inner EPP layer extends into throat/handle, EVA enhancement layer stops at 4 and 8 o'clock for diving-board flex, perimeter foam ring. Adopted by pros Christian Alshon, Riley Newman, Connor Garnett on the 2026 PPA Tour. Three colorways at launch: Title Run Orange, Center Court Blue, Final Call White.
Listed play style: control, all-court.
Where to buy: Paddletek direct and authorized retailers.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddletek | $199.99 | In stock | Buy on Paddletek (opens in a new tab) |
| Pickleball Central | $199.99 | Check retailer | Buy on Pickleball Central (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, PT-700 unidirectional raw 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
- 6.8 / 10
- Hand speed
- 4.9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 2.9 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 8.7 / 10
Above the catalog median on power
At the catalog median on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The Paddletek Honeyfoam TKO-X 16mm in our database
Its handle length (5.75 in) is longer than 88% of the 65 other 16 mm elongated paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | Honeyfoam TKO-X 16mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8 oz (midpoint of 7.8–8.2 oz) | lighter than 39% (39% same) | 69 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Length | 16.5 in | longer than 10% (90% same) | 63 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Handle length | 5.75 in | longer than 88% (5% same) | 65 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Weight within Paddletek | 8 oz | 2nd heaviest (tied) | 12 paddles from Paddletek |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Paddletek Honeyfoam TKO-X 16MM”. Date added on the list: Mar 3, 2026.
- 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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