Adidas AdiPower Pro
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Price
- $189.00
Our take on the PRO-EDT 16
Adidas has made a big push into the paddle market over the past couple years. Their latest model offers a classic plush feel (with the 16mm option especially) while delivering good power on full swings.
Is the PRO-EDT 16 worth $189?
Yes. At $189 it sits in the mid price range, and its plush 16mm feel still produces solid pace when you take a full swing. It is also approved by both USA Pickleball and the UPA-A, so you can use it in any sanctioned event.
Who should buy the PRO-EDT 16?
Players who prefer a thick, soft core but don’t want to give up the reach and finishing power of an elongated paddle. Heavy topspin drivers will like how it shapes the ball. If you want a big, centered sweet spot, a widebody will be more forgiving.
Buy it if
- You like the feel of a thicker core
- You want reach and putaway power
- You add heavy topspin to drives
- You want legality in any sanctioned event
Skip it if
- You want a widebody-sized sweet spot
- You want maximum pop on counters
- You prefer a light, quick swing weight
How does the PRO-EDT 16 play?
Power is medium but comes easily on serves and drives, because the elongated shape builds swing speed and the 16mm core adds dwell time to shape the ball and dip it over the net. Resets in the transition zone come pretty naturally, and the 126 swing weight feels solid.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the PRO-EDT 16?
Its biggest edge is plush feel with real shot shaping on drives. The main cost is a high swing weight and a sweet spot that sits toward the top of the face.
Strengths
- Plush 16mm feel with good dwell time
- Raw carbon face for strong spin
- Reach and putaway power from elongated shape
- Natural resets in the transition zone
Trade-offs
- Less pop than the 14mm version
- Sweet spot sits toward the top
- High swing weight is slower in hands
- Medium power rather than a hard hitter
Closest match we’ve tested
Adidas AdiPower Pro vs Engage Alpha Pro
Same elongated shape, same 16mm Gen 3 core and nearly the same power.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
More specs
- Paddle Type
- All Court
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 126
- Twist Weight
- 6.3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
More specs
- Paddle Type
- All Court
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 113
- Twist Weight
- 6.2
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
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Questions people ask about the PRO-EDT 16
Is the Adidas AdiPower Pro worth $189?
Yes. It pairs a classic plush feel with good power on full swings, and its 16mm core adds more dwell time than the 14mm version.
Who should buy the Adidas AdiPower Pro?
Players who like the feel of a thicker core but still want the reach and putaway power of an elongated shape.
Is the Adidas AdiPower Pro a power paddle or a control paddle?
It's in the middle. The elongated shape gives it good power on serves and drives, while resets in the transition zone come pretty naturally.
Does the Adidas AdiPower Pro have good spin?
Yes. Its raw carbon fiber surface spins the ball very well, so you can really shape drives and get them to dip hard over the net.
Is the Adidas AdiPower Pro USAP approved?
Yes, it's approved by both USA Pickleball and the UPA-A, so it's legal in any sanctioned tournament.
What are some Adidas AdiPower PRO-EDT 16mm alternatives?
RPM Friction Pro V2 Widebody
Power 79Spin 95
16mm Gen 3 · Swing weight 110
How we test every paddle
Why trust our ratings? Every paddle is played by Team Kitchen, our team of expert paddle reviewers, and measured on the same scale before we rate it.
- Expert reviewers. All 5.0+ players, testing alongside other high-level players in their area.
- Hours of drills and games. Every kind of shot, in real points, to see how a paddle plays in a match and not just on paper.
- Measured on the same scale. Power, spin, swing weight and twist weight for every paddle, so any two compare fairly. The PRO-EDT 16 measured power 78, spin 88, swing weight 126 and twist weight 6.3.
- One ball for every test. The Life Time LT Pro 48.