Elite X 14mm

The Elite X 14mm is quick in hand and the punch volleys snap off the face — short, fast rebounds that work in speedup exchanges. The catch: the twist weight is among the lowest in the catalog, so off-center hits send the ball where you didn't want it to go. You feel the twist in your wrist on the first reach ball, and again on the second. Dialed in, it's a placement paddle that hits clean. Mishit a lot and the paddle won't help you. Adding weight at the sides expands the sweet spot if you want to commit.