ProXR Signature 13 vs ProXR Signature 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. ProXR Signature 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 84Power78
- 83Control91
- 90Spin90
- 70Forgiveness75
- 69Sweet spot73
- 73Stability76
- 78Maneuverability73
- 78Pop70
- 85Touch92
- 75Consistency81
- 68Swing weight71
- 59Twist weight62
- 51Launch angle46
- 77Plow through82
- 83Softness90
Specs
| $70 | Price | $70 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.2 oz | Weight | 8.4 oz |
| 111 | Swing weight | 113 |
| 5.9 | Twist weight | 6 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish | Surface | Carbon Fiber |
| 6 in | Handle | 6 in |
ProXR Signature 13 verdict
The thin-core ProXR. Same angled handle, 13 mm core, noticeably more pop and faster hands than the 16 mm at the same price.
ProXR Signature 16 verdict
ProXR's angled handle geometry is the point here: it sets the wrist in a neutral position, and the 16 mm core keeps launch low enough to make the ergonomics usable at speed.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is control: ProXR Signature 16 scores 91 against 83 for ProXR Signature 13 — a 8-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, swing weight, twist weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($70 vs $70) that it should not break the tie.
Control
ProXR Signature 16 leads by 8 points (91 vs 83).
Pop
ProXR Signature 13 leads by 8 points (78 vs 70).
Touch
ProXR Signature 16 leads by 7 points (92 vs 85).
Softness
ProXR Signature 16 leads by 7 points (90 vs 83).
Which one should you buy?
ProXR Signature 13
Take ProXR Signature 13 if you want pop (+8), power (+6), maneuverability (+5). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 13 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ProXR Signature 13 review →ProXR Signature 16
Take ProXR Signature 16 if you want control (+8), touch (+7), softness (+7). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ProXR Signature 16 review →ProXR Signature 13 vs ProXR Signature 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the ProXR Signature 13 or the ProXR Signature 16?
- ProXR Signature 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (79.7 vs 77.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — control — ProXR Signature 16 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- ProXR Signature 13, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 113 for ProXR Signature 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the ProXR Signature 13 or the ProXR Signature 16?
- ProXR Signature 13 measures 84 on power against 78 for ProXR Signature 16. That comes from a 13 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core core swinging at 111 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- ProXR Signature 16 at 91 versus 83. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- ProXR Signature 13 scores 90 for spin off its 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish face, against 90 for the Carbon Fiber face on ProXR Signature 16. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- ProXR Signature 16, with 6 twist weight against 5.9. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and ProXR Signature 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (75) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $0 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- ProXR Signature 13: 13 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core core with a 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish face. ProXR Signature 16: 16 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene core with a Carbon Fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- ProXR Signature 13, at 6 in of handle against 6 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which ProXR Signature 13 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- ProXR Signature 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 75 and sweet spot 73 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. ProXR Signature 13 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- ProXR Signature 13 at 8.2 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ProXR Signature 13 to the ProXR Signature 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. ProXR Signature 16 leads on control by 8 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $70 vs $70, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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