Adidas AdiPower Pro
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.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Price
- $189.00
Is the PRO-EDT 16 worth $189?
Who should buy the PRO-EDT 16?
How does the PRO-EDT 16 play?
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the PRO-EDT 16?
PRO-EDT 16 vs Alpha Pro
All Court
Adidas AdiPower PRO-EDT 16mm
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
Additional details
- Brand
- Adidas
- Paddle Type
- All Court
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 126
- Twist Weight
- 6.3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
All Court
Engage Alpha Pro
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
Additional details
- Brand
- Engage
- 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?
Honolulu J2NF
RPM Friction Pro V2 Widebody
Luzz Glider
How We Tested
Our paddle reviewers (all 5.0+ players) work with other high-level players in their area to test paddles on a variety of shots. This testing involves several hours of drills and games in an effort to determine how the paddle impacts performance in real-world scenarios.
We use the Life Time LT Pro 48 pickleball for our testing.