7.0 oz Pickleball Paddles: Who Should Use This Weight
A 7.0 oz (198 g) paddle is lightweight and suits players who win at the kitchen line with quick hands, players with smaller frames, and anyone who wants less load on the arm. We track 0 paddles listed at 7.0 oz; the niupipo Pickleball Paddle widebody (about $35.99) is the closest listed option.
7.6 oz listed · widebody shape · graphite face
Paddles listed at or near 7.0 oz
| Paddle | Listed weight | Core | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| niupipo Pickleball Paddle widebody (specs) | 7.6 oz | not stated | $35.99 |
| Head Extreme Tour Pickleball Paddle (specs) | 7.6 oz | not stated | $41.54 |
| Franklin Sports Signature Carbon Pickleball Paddle 13mm (specs) | 7.75 oz | 13 mm | $99.99 |
| MTEN USAPA Approved Pickleball Paddle with Paddle Cover & Grip (specs) | 7.79 oz | not stated | $29.99 |
| Head Extreme Pro Pickleball Paddle (specs) | 7.8 oz | not stated | $33.99 |
| JOOLA GRAF Edge 16mm Pickleball Paddle (specs) | 7.8 oz | 16 mm | $49.95 |
| Gearbox GX5 Control 7.8oz 3-15/16in Carbon Fiber Red Pickleball (specs) | 7.8 oz | not stated | $89.99 |
| JOOLA SCORPEUS Heat Vision 16mm Pickleball Paddle (specs) | 7.8 oz | 16 mm | $99.95 |
| JOOLA Agassi Heat Vision 16mm Pickleball Paddle (specs) | 7.8 oz | 16 mm | $99.95 |
| JOOLA Perseus Double Vision 16mm Pickleball Paddle (specs) | 7.8 oz | 16 mm | $102.00 |
No paddle in our catalog lists exactly 7.0 oz, so the table shows the closest listed weights. Stated weights are averages; individual paddles commonly vary by about a tenth of an ounce.
How does 7.0 oz feel on court?
Using our swing weight explainer, a 7.0 oz paddle scores a swing weight index of 88 in a standard 16 inch length and 94 as a 16.5 inch elongated paddle, where 100 is a typical 8 oz standard paddle. Same static weight, noticeably different feel.
Heavier and head-heavy paddles add load at the elbow and shoulder. If you have tennis elbow or joint pain, ask a doctor or physical therapist before moving up in weight.
Shop 7.0 oz and nearby paddles
niupipo Pickleball Paddle widebody Full spec sheet 
Head Extreme Tour Pickleball Paddle Full spec sheet 
Franklin Sports Signature Carbon Pickleball Paddle 13mm Full spec sheet 
MTEN USAPA Approved Pickleball Paddle with Paddle Cover & Grip Full spec sheet 
Head Extreme Pro Pickleball Paddle Full spec sheet 
JOOLA GRAF Edge 16mm Pickleball Paddle Full spec sheet Other weights: 7.0 oz · 7.1 oz · 7.2 oz · 7.3 oz · 7.4 oz · 7.5 oz · 7.6 oz · 7.7 oz · 7.8 oz · 7.9 oz · 8.0 oz · 8.1 oz · 8.2 oz · 8.3 oz · 8.4 oz · 8.5 oz
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Is a 7.0 oz pickleball paddle light or heavy?
7.0 oz (198 g) is lightweight, below the roughly 7.8 to 8.2 oz midweight band. How heavy a paddle feels also depends on swing weight: an elongated paddle at the same static weight feels heavier than a standard shape.
Who should use a 7.0 oz paddle?
A 7.0 oz paddle suits players who win at the kitchen line with quick hands, players with smaller frames, and anyone who wants less load on the arm. Heavier paddles add load on the elbow and shoulder, so anyone with joint pain should lean toward the midweight range and ask a doctor or physical therapist. The paddle weight calculator gives a personal range from your build, strength and style.
How do I get a paddle to exactly 7.0 oz?
Almost no paddle is lighter than this in our catalog, so choose the lightest paddle you can find and avoid adding tape. Stated weights are averages and individual paddles often vary by a tenth of an ounce.
Researched general guidance, not professional or medical advice. Heavier and head-heavy paddles increase load on the elbow and shoulder; if you have tennis elbow or joint pain, ask a doctor or physical therapist.