Pickleball Apes Zen S+
Our take on the Zen S+
The new Pickleball Apes Zen S+ uses a “Triple Density Frame” with the brand’s “Diced-Core Technology.” It produces high power and pop, and it also uses a unique grit surface that functions as a thin protective layer bonded over the face, like a screen protector for your paddle.
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
- Handle Length
- Long
- Certification
- USAP
- Price
- $188.88
Is the Zen S+ worth $188.88?
Who should buy the Zen S+?
How does the Zen S+ play?
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Zen S+?
Zen S+ vs Draco Hybrid
Power
Pickleball Apes Zen S+
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
Additional details
- Brand
- Pickleball Apes
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 7.8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 107
- Twist Weight
- 7
- Handle Length
- Long
- Certification
- USAP
Power
Gherkin Draco
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
Additional details
- Brand
- Gherkin Pickleball
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 113
- Twist Weight
- 6.7
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
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Questions people ask about the Zen S+
What is the Pickleball Apes Zen S+?
A hybrid power paddle with a 16mm MPP foam core and a long handle. It has a low 107 swing weight and a high 7.0 twist weight.
How much does the Pickleball Apes Zen S+ cost?
$188.88.
What is Pickleball Apes?
A US paddle brand launched in 2023 making USAP-approved paddles with carbon fiber, Kevlar and aramid faces.
Is the Pickleball Apes Zen S+ USAP approved?
Yes, it's USA Pickleball approved.
What are some Pickleball Apes Zen S+ alternatives?
Honolulu J2CR
Gearbox GBX Power Hybrid
Gherkin Draco
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.