Same model, different version
Dymon Mayhem 5.5 14mm vs 16mm
Same elongated shape; they differ on core thickness, weight, face and core and price.
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What's actually different
Generated from the brands' published specs. Nothing here comes from lab testing; see how we read specs.
Core thickness
The Mayhem 5.5 14mm has the thinner core: 14mm against 16mm. Thinner cores generally hit harder with a firmer feel; thicker cores absorb more pace, which helps dinks and resets.
Weight
The Mayhem 5.5 16mm is 0.2 oz heavier: 7.9 oz against 7.7 oz. Static weight alone doesn't tell you how a paddle swings; swingweight does, when the brand publishes it.
Face and core
Both use a toray T700 carbon face with minimal graphics face. Core: 14mm Kevlar thermoformed core with foam-injected edge against 16mm Kevlar thermoformed core with foam-injected edge.
Price
The Mayhem 5.5 14mm costs $60 less right now: $140 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21) against $200 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21).
What's the same, or can't be compared
- Shape: Both are elongated shapes at 16.5" × 7.5".
- Swingweight: Swingweight is not published for either paddle, so we can't compare it.
- Twistweight: Twistweight is not published for either paddle, so we can't compare it.
- Handle: Both have a 5.5" handle.
- Warranty: 6 months on both.
Who should pick which
Pick the
Dymon Mayhem 5.5 14mm
if…
- You want more pop and a firmer feel from the thinner 14mm core.
- You prefer a lighter paddle (7.7 oz).
- You want to spend less: it is $60 cheaper right now.
Pick the
Dymon Mayhem 5.5 16mm
if…
- You play a soft game of dinks and resets and want the more absorbent 16mm core.
Specs side by side
| Spec | DymonMayhem 5.5 14mm | DymonMayhem 5.5 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $140 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) | $200 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) |
| List price | $200 | $200 |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.7 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swingweight | Not published | Not published |
| Twistweight | Not published | Not published |
| Length × width | 16.5" × 7.5" | 16.5" × 7.5" |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.5" |
| Grip circumference | 4.25" | 4.25" |
| Balance point | Not published | Not published |
| Face | Toray T700 carbon face with minimal graphics (Carbon) | Toray T700 carbon face with minimal graphics (Carbon) |
| Core | 14mm Kevlar thermoformed core with foam-injected edge | 16mm Kevlar thermoformed core with foam-injected edge |
| USA Pickleball approved | Not stated by brand | Not stated by brand |
| Warranty | 6 months | 6 months |
| Sold at | JustPaddles | JustPaddles |
| Specs last verified | Sep 25, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 |
Bold values differ. "Not published" means the brand does not list that number, so we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Specs come from each brand's product page on the date shown.