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Wika Next-X (Dac Tien signature) 16mm

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Wika

Next-X (Dac Tien signature) 16mm

Elongated, 16 mm core, 7.76–8.11 oz (about 225 g on average)

Where to buy

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Is this paddle right for me?

Wika Next-X (Dac Tien signature) 16mm

Plays like a

All-rounder

No big strength or weakness. Easy to grow with.

Next-X (Dac Tien signature) 16mm: Power 5.2Next-X (Dac Tien signature) 16mm: Hand speed 4.9Next-X (Dac Tien signature) 16mm: Control 7.1Next-X (Dac Tien signature) 16mm: Forgiveness 4.4Power5.2Hand speed4.9Control7.1Forgiveness4.4
PowerHow hard the ball comes off the face on drives and smashes
5.2
ControlHow easy it is to keep dinks and resets soft and placed
7.1
Hand speedHow quickly you can move it in fast hands battles
4.9
ForgivenessHow well it handles hits away from the center
4.4

Estimated from specs, compared with the other paddles here. How

Specs

Weight
7.76–8.11 oz (about 225 g on average)
Shape
Elongated
Length
16.5 in
Width
7.48 in
Core thickness
16 mm
Handle length
5.51 in
Grip sizearound the handle
4.25 in
Core
NEXT-CORE: PP honeycomb + silicone blend
Face
W-S Grit (glass-bead) surface
USA Pickleball approved
Not published by brand

Where these specs come from

From Wika's website (wikasport.com), checked October 24, 2026.