Pickleball Apes
Pickleball Apes Zen S+
Independent paddle review with side-by-side ratings.
Power
Pickleball Apes
Pickleball Apes Zen S+
Gen 4 · 202616mm coreHybrid ✔ USAP approved
The quick read: a Gen 4 power-first paddle built to finish points. The low swing weight keeps your hands fast at the net, with a forgiving sweet spot.
The numbers that actually matter
Independently measured — by Pickleball Studio and/or John Kew, not our own testing. Bars show where this paddle sits vs. the typical range.
🌀 Spin1,873 RPM
Moderate spin — enough to shape the ball, not a spin specialist.
1,6002,400
⚡ Swing weight107
Low — fast, maneuverable hands at the net over raw power.
105 (quick)125 (heavy)
🎯 Twist weight6.75
Forgiving — a large, stable sweet spot off-center.
5.07.5 (forgiving)
⚖️ Static weight7.72 oz
Standard mid-weight — easy to customize with lead tape.
7.68.4
16mm
Core
235mm
Balance
5.5"
Handle
Gen 4
Build
Power
Category
RFP's take — our interpretation of the measured data
Who should actually swing it?
Pickleball Apes positions the Zen S+ as a power-first paddle built to finish points. The measured numbers back that up: the low swing weight keeps your hands fast at the net, with a forgiving sweet spot.
✅ Great for: players who want to end points with pace and plow-through.
⛔ Look elsewhere if: you want maximum hand speed and a soft touch at the net.
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