Matt Khoury
Tested by Matt Khoury
4.5 player · 2 yrs testing paddles · 630+ reviewed
Reviewed
MAY 2026
Updated OCTOBER 2026

Mizuno AcroStrike LX 16mm Pickleball Paddle Review

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Retail Price
$295.00
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All measurements
Serve speed
59.2 mph
Serve speed percentile
22.6%
Serve speed z-score
-0.544
Punch volley speed
38.8 mph
Punch volley speed percentile
48.9%
Punch volley speed z-score
0.389
Spin
2130 rpm
Spin percentile
11.8%
Spin z-score
-1.178
Swing weight
121.7
Swing weight percentile
91.6%
Swing weight z-score
1.408
Twist weight
7.55
Twist weight percentile
97.9%
Twist weight z-score
2.121
Static weight
8.3 oz
Static weight percentile
95.5%
Static weight z-score
1.529
Balance point
25 cm
Balance point percentile
94.3%
Balance point z-score
1.558
Surface roughness (Ra)
3.39 µm
Surface roughness (Ra) percentile
0.7%
Surface roughness (Ra) z-score
-2.555
Firepower
36/100
Control score
86/100
Power rating
2/5
Control rating
5/5
Spin rating
1/5
Pop rating
3/5
Forgiveness rating
3/5
Matt's star rating
3/5
Balance offset from center
+4.2 cm
Core thickness
16 mm
Shape
Elongated
Length
16.375 in
Width
7.375 in
Handle length
5.375 in
Handle circumference
4.25 in
Surface material
Carbon Fiber
Core material
Polypropylene
Surface texture
Peel Ply (Fine)
Manufacturing process
Thermoformed
Classification
Gen 2
Approval body
USA Pickleball
Punch volley rank
#234 of 522 measured paddles
Market comparison
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