Speedup Tide
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- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 14mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
- Handle Length
- Long
- Certification
- USAP
- Price
- $169.99
Our take on the Tide
The Speedup Tide is a great option for players who want the maneuverability that a 14mm paddle provides, without sacrificing the plush feel often associated with 16mm or thicker paddles. It offers good dwell time and shot shaping ability while maintaining enough putaway power to end a point easily when you have a good opportunity.
Is the Tide worth $169.99?
Yes. At $169.99 it sits in the mid price range, and it gives you the maneuverability of a 14mm paddle without losing the plush feel usually associated with 16mm or thicker paddles. It also keeps enough power to end points.
Who should buy the Tide?
Players who want a 14mm paddle’s quickness without giving up a plush feel. Good dwell time and shot-shaping ability suit those who like to add spin, and it keeps enough putaway power to finish a point when the opportunity comes.
Buy it if
- You want 14mm maneuverability with a plush feel
- You like shaping shots with dwell time
- You want putaway power when you need it
- You want a long handle
Skip it if
- You want a very low swing weight
- You want the cushion of a 16mm core
- You want a widebody sweet spot
- You need a UPA-A approved paddle
How does the Tide play?
Power is high and the 14mm Gen 4 core keeps the paddle lively, while good dwell time makes shots easier to shape. The 121 swing weight is high and the twist weight is a medium 6.3, so it asks a bit more effort in fast exchanges. Spin sits at a medium level.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Tide?
Its biggest edge is 14mm quickness with a plush feel and dwell time. The main cost is a high swing weight that works against hand speed.
Strengths
- 14mm maneuverability with a plush feel
- Good dwell time for shot shaping
- Putaway power to end points
- High power with a long handle
Trade-offs
- High 121 swing weight slows the hands
- Medium twist weight, less forgiving than high
- 14mm gives less cushion than 16mm
Closest match we’ve tested
Speedup Tide vs Six Zero Coral Pro
Same elongated shape, same Gen 4 core and nearly the same power.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 14mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8.1 oz
- Swing Weight
- 121
- Twist Weight
- 6.3
- Handle Length
- Long
- Certification
- USAP
10% off with code KITCHEN
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 113
- Twist Weight
- 6.2
- Handle Length
- Long
- Certification
- UPA-A
10% off with code KITCHEN
10% off with KITCHEN
10% off with KITCHEN
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Questions people ask about the Tide
How much does the Speedup Tide cost?
$169.99, which puts it in the mid price range for pickleball paddles.
What is the swing weight of the Speedup Tide?
121, which is high, with a 6.3 twist weight.
Is the Speedup Tide USAP approved?
Yes, it's USA Pickleball approved.
What are some Speedup Tide alternatives?
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 Tide measured power 84, spin 79, swing weight 121 and twist weight 6.3.
- One ball for every test. The Life Time LT Pro 48.