{"product_id":"wilson-blaze-sf-tour-16-pickleball-paddle","title":"Wilson Blaze SF Tour 16 Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlaze SF Tour 16 Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Blaze SF Tour 16 is the power step in Wilson's Blaze line: an elongated paddle with a 16 mm StrikeFoam core, a solid foam center rather than a honeycomb one, behind a raw carbon hitting surface. It is aimed at players who already place the ball where they intend to and now want more pace behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDropping to a 16 mm core makes the paddle firmer and quicker off the face, which is where the extra pace comes from, and firmer cores are less naturally forgiving on off-center hits. The Thermoformed Edge is the counterweight to that - carbon wrapped around the perimeter to stiffen the frame, damp vibration and widen the usable part of the face - so the paddle is not simply trading forgiveness away for speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrikeFoam solid foam core\u003c\/strong\u003e is Wilson's alternative to honeycomb, intended to hold up over time and respond evenly across the face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 mm core\u003c\/strong\u003e sits on the firmer side, which shortens dwell time and puts more pace on drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermoformed Edge\u003c\/strong\u003e wraps carbon around the perimeter to add stiffness and stability and expand the sweet spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw carbon surface\u003c\/strong\u003e grips the ball for spin on drives, rolls and topspin dinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElongated shape\u003c\/strong\u003e adds reach and leverage, which suits players who drive from the baseline and stretch for volleys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibration damping through the frame\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the firmer core from feeling harsh on mishits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers whose soft game is already reliable and who now lose points by lacking pace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrivers who look to speed the ball up off the bounce and finish at the net.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who generate their own spin and want a raw carbon face that rewards it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants an elongated paddle but finds a 13 mm core too firm to control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetitive league and tournament players comfortable with a narrower sweet spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy This Paddle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nearest decision is the Blaze SF Pro 13, which shares the foam core, elongated shape and thermoformed perimeter but runs a much thinner 13 mm core with a carbon and fiberglass hybrid face. That one is faster and more explosive; this one is the more manageable of the pair, and the better choice if you still want to be able to take pace off the ball at the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also worth comparing with the older Blaze Tour 16, which matches the thickness and shape but uses a polypropylene honeycomb core. If you like the Blaze Tour's shape and want the newer foam construction, this is the direct upgrade. If your priority is control over power, look at the Vesper SF Control 17 instead - buying a 16 mm elongated paddle to fix an inconsistent soft game will not work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wilson","offers":[{"title":"4 1\/8\"","offer_id":51872570245415,"sku":"WR205311U1","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 1\/4\"","offer_id":51872570278183,"sku":"WR205311U2","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1248\/6269\/files\/wilson-blaze-sf-tour-16-pickleball-paddle-2655710.png?v=1787037369","url":"https:\/\/www.racquetpoint.com\/products\/wilson-blaze-sf-tour-16-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Racquet Point","version":"1.0","type":"link"}