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Pickleball Apes Zen S+

Released Jul 2026

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  • Pickleball EffectCore reviewer
    Aug 2026 · Standard test
    Verdict rated
    87
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    Why this counts high
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    Pros
    • +Most power in its group on full swings
    • +Easier to control than other MPP power paddles
    • +Very light and quick for a hybrid, yet stable
    • +Genuinely different, fun feel
    Cons
    • –Low pop: you have to swing through resets and counters
    • –Grit only tier 3 in wear testing
    • –Plays better with added weight
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What reviewers agree on

  • Weight
    +1 praises it
    • Very light and quick for a hybrid, yet stablePickleball Effect
    –1 criticizes it
    • Plays better with added weightPickleball Effect
  • Control
    +1 praises it
    • Easier to control than other MPP power paddlesPickleball Effect
  • Durability
    –1 criticizes it
    • Grit only tier 3 in wear testingPickleball Effect
  • Feel
    +1 praises it
    • Genuinely different, fun feelPickleball Effect
  • Pop
    –1 criticizes it
    • Low pop: you have to swing through resets and countersPickleball Effect
  • Power
    +1 praises it
    • Most power in its group on full swingsPickleball Effect

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