PIKKL Vantage Pro 16mm
$139.99
About the PIKKL Vantage Pro 16mm
The PIKKL Vantage Pro 16mm is a standard-shape pickleball paddle with a Multiweave raw carbon fiber face over a 16mm core. It weighs about 7.95–7.95 oz, with a 5.35" grip. Listed price: $139.99.
Listed play style: control, spin.
Where to buy: PIKKL direct and authorized retailers.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIKKL | $139.99 | In stock | Buy on PIKKL (opens in a new tab) |
| Pickleball Central | $139.99 | Check retailer | Buy on Pickleball Central (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, Multiweave 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
- 4.6 / 10
- Hand speed
- 6.5 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 6.8 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 6.6 / 10
Below the catalog median on power
Above the catalog median on hand speed
Above the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The PIKKL Vantage Pro 16mm in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Vantage Pro 16mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.95 oz | lighter than 72% (2% same) | 162 other 16 mm paddles |
| Length | 16.25 in | shorter than 53% (4% same) | 144 other 16 mm paddles |
| Handle length | 5.35 in | shorter than 63% | 139 other 16 mm paddles |
Too few paddles like it for a fair comparison (6 standard paddles at 16 mm), so it is compared with all 16 mm paddles.
Too few paddles like it for a fair comparison (5 standard paddles at 16 mm), so it is compared with all 16 mm paddles.
Too few paddles like it for a fair comparison (4 standard paddles at 16 mm), so it is compared with all 16 mm paddles.
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “PIKKL VantagePro 16”. Date added on the list: Sep 6, 2023.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “PIKKL Vantage Pro” (model VP16). Date added on the list: Oct 6, 2025.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
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Luzz Cannon2 M1: 0.02 oz lighter, same core, $21 cheaper
Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ 16mm: 0.05 oz heavier, same core, same shape, 0.25 in shorter, $60 more