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

Luzz Inferno Frozen 16mm Pickleball Paddle Review

MATT'S VERDICT

The Inferno-Frozen features Luzz's new next-generation MPP-Z core, engineered to improve durability, limit breakdown, and temperature stability. Combined with a newly developed wear-resistant resin coating.

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$219.00
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Matt's Feel Profile
Hollowairy core with a resonant, poppy voice
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All measurements
Serve speed
60.8 mph
Serve speed percentile
83.1%
Serve speed z-score
0.831
Punch volley speed
38.7 mph
Punch volley speed percentile
44.1%
Punch volley speed z-score
0.272
Spin
2280 rpm
Spin percentile
64.4%
Spin z-score
0.461
Swing weight
118.85
Swing weight percentile
82.7%
Swing weight z-score
0.876
Twist weight
6.3
Twist weight percentile
40.1%
Twist weight z-score
-0.298
Static weight
7.9 oz
Static weight percentile
29.7%
Static weight z-score
-0.488
Balance point
24.6 cm
Balance point percentile
77.9%
Balance point z-score
0.810
Surface roughness (Ra)
6.69 µm
Surface roughness (Ra) percentile
32.1%
Surface roughness (Ra) z-score
-0.395
Firepower
64/100
Control score
54/100
Power rating
4/5
Control rating
3/5
Spin rating
4/5
Pop rating
3/5
Forgiveness rating
3/5
Shot resetting rating
4/5
Touch shots rating
4/5
Feel rating
3/5
Matt's star rating
4/5
Balance offset from center
+3.6 cm
Core thickness
16 mm
Shape
Elongated
Length
16.5 in
Width
7.375 in
Handle length
5.75 in
Handle circumference
4.125 in
Surface material
Carbon Fiber
Core material
MPP Foam
Surface texture
Peel Ply (Coarse)
Manufacturing process
Cold Layered w/ 100% Foam Core
Classification
Gen 4
Approval body
USA Pickleball
Feel stiffness
54/100
Feel hollowness
63/100
Feel profile
Hollow
Punch volley rank
#268 of 522 measured paddles
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