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

Gruvn LAZR-16X Full Foam 16mm Pickleball Paddle Review

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Retail Price
$139.00
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All measurements
Serve speed
60.6 mph
Serve speed percentile
69.7%
Serve speed z-score
0.659
Punch volley speed
38.6 mph
Punch volley speed percentile
39.9%
Punch volley speed z-score
0.155
Spin
2239 rpm
Spin percentile
41.4%
Spin z-score
0.013
Swing weight
111.65
Swing weight percentile
30.1%
Swing weight z-score
-0.468
Twist weight
5.95
Twist weight percentile
12.8%
Twist weight z-score
-0.975
Static weight
7.79 oz
Static weight percentile
13.5%
Static weight z-score
-1.042
Balance point
24.5 cm
Balance point percentile
67.3%
Balance point z-score
0.623
Firepower
55/100
Control score
51/100
Power rating
3/5
Control rating
3/5
Spin rating
3/5
Pop rating
2/5
Forgiveness rating
2/5
Matt's star rating
4/5
Balance offset from center
+3.7 cm
Core thickness
16 mm
Shape
Elongated
Length
16.375 in
Width
7.5 in
Handle length
5.5 in
Handle circumference
4.25 in
Surface material
Kevlar & Carbon Fiber
Core material
Dual-Density Foam Core (EPP and EVA foam)
Surface texture
Peel Ply (Coarse)
Manufacturing process
Thermoformed
Classification
Gen 4
Approval body
USA Pickleball
Punch volley rank
#293 of 522 measured paddles
Market comparison
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