{"product_id":"wilson-blaze-tour-16-pickleball-paddle","title":"Wilson Blaze Tour 16 Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlaze Tour 16 Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Blaze Tour 16 runs 16.5 in long and 7.5 in wide in an elongated outline, with a 16 mm polypropylene honeycomb core and a raw carbon surface. At 230 g it sits in the middle of the weight range, which is what lets it drive without becoming slow in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe elongated outline is a straight trade: more reach and more leverage on drives, against a sweet spot that runs up the face rather than spreading across it. The Thermoformed Edge is how this paddle pays some of that back, wrapping carbon around the perimeter to stiffen the frame, cut vibration and widen the area that plays well - useful, because a 16 mm core is firm enough to let you feel a miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElongated 16.5 in shape\u003c\/strong\u003e adds reach on the stretch and leverage through contact on drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 mm core\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the response firm and quick, which is where the paddle's pace comes from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermoformed Edge\u003c\/strong\u003e wraps carbon around the perimeter for stiffness and stability, less vibration and a larger sweet spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw carbon surface\u003c\/strong\u003e holds the ball for spin on drives and rolls without a coating that wears off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolypropylene honeycomb core\u003c\/strong\u003e is the established construction for consistent, predictable response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e230 g \/ 8.1 oz weight\u003c\/strong\u003e is enough mass to hold up against pace while staying quick in hands battles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e64 sq in face\u003c\/strong\u003e concentrates the hitting area in an elongated footprint for players who make clean contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230 g \/ 8.1 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polypropylene Honeycomb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetitive players who can already place the ball and want more pace on their drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who prefer the reach of an elongated paddle for stretch volleys and singles coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want a familiar honeycomb feel rather than a solid foam core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone looking for a mid-weight paddle at 8.1 oz that is neither head-heavy nor whippy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who generate their own spin and want a raw carbon face to take advantage of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy This Paddle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the honeycomb version of a shape Wilson also sells with a foam core. The Blaze SF Tour 16 matches the 16 mm thickness and elongated outline but swaps to StrikeFoam; if you want the newer construction, that is the one to look at. The case for this paddle is that honeycomb is a known quantity - many players prefer its feel, and it is usually the more affordable of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the wrong paddle if you are still building a reliable soft game, where a thicker wide body such as the Vesper SF Control 17 will help more, or if you want maximum pop, which is the Blaze SF Pro 13's territory. Full specifications are listed above, so check the 16.5 in length against what you play with now - the extra reach changes how the paddle feels at the net more than the numbers suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wilson","offers":[{"title":"4 1\/4\"","offer_id":51872570442023,"sku":"WR157711U2","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1248\/6269\/files\/wilson-blaze-tour-16-pickleball-paddle-1762372.png?v=1787037313","url":"https:\/\/www.racquetpoint.com\/products\/wilson-blaze-tour-16-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Racquet Point","version":"1.0","type":"link"}