About the Wilson Surge Pro 16
Wilson mid-range 16mm carbon paddle for control-focused players.
Listed play style: control, balanced.
Where to buy: Wilson direct.
Where to buy
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, carbon fiber composite 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
- 2.6 / 10
- Hand speed
- 4.9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 9.0 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 2.7 / 10
Bottom 21% of catalog on power
At the catalog median on hand speed
Above the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Below the catalog median on spin
The Wilson Surge Pro 16 in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Surge Pro 16 | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8 oz (midpoint of 7.8–8.2 oz) | lighter than 41% (23% same) | 39 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Length | 15.875 in | shorter than 41% (43% same) | 37 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Handle length | 5.25 in | shorter than 44% (44% same) | 36 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Weight within Wilson | 8 oz | lightest (tied) | 5 paddles from Wilson |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Wilson Surge Pro”. Date added on the list: Apr 20, 2018.
- UPA-A:
- No matching entry found on the approved list.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
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