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ProXR Sweet Spot Max 2 pickleball paddle in the Iconic black and blue colorway

ProXR

Sweet Spot Max 2 16mm

$90$150 list Verified Sep 25, 2026
Buy at JustPaddles$90

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Lowest price we found: JustPaddles, checked Oct 21. Prices change; the store's page is what you pay.

A 16mm raw T700 carbon paddle with a wide 16 x 8 inch face, for players who want a large, forgiving hitting area and control from a thick core.

Sold out on the manufacturer site at last check; try the retailers below.

BeginnerIntermediateControlSpin
Power5.9
Control6.7
Spin9.3
Sweet spot8.0
Hand speed7.0

Scores are estimated from published specs with a transparent formula, not from lab testing.

Who it's for

  • Control-focused players
  • Players wanting a wide face
  • Spin from a raw carbon face

Who should skip it

  • You want maximum pop at the kitchen line
  • You want a long handle for two-handed backhands

Strengths

  • Wide 8-inch face
  • 16mm core, which ProXR says adds control
  • USA Pickleball approved

Weaknesses

  • Only a 3-month limited warranty
  • Sold out on ProXR's site

Full specifications

Shape
Standard
Weight
8.2 oz
Length × width
16" × 8"
Core thickness
16 mm
Core
PP Honeycomb
Face
T700 Raw Carbon (Raw carbon)
Handle length
5.25"
Grip circumference
4"
Swingweight
Not published
Twistweight
Not published
Balance point
Not published
USA Pickleball approved
Yes
Warranty
3 months
Launched
Not stated by brand
List price
$150
Last verified
Sep 25, 2026

Specs checked against ProXR's official product page on Sep 25, 2026. ProXR lists this at +/- 8.2 oz with a $149.99 regular price, currently marked down to $29.99, and shows it as sold out on its own site. JustPaddles sells it as the SweetSpot MAXX; its face, dimensions, handle and grip match ProXR's Sweet Spot Max 2. Manufacturers change specs and prices; the brand page is the source of truth.

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