ProXR Signature 13

Who should buy the Signature 13?

Most compared with the Signature 13

The matchups people actually cross-shop, each with a full 15-trait breakdown.

• ProXR Signature 13 vs ProXR Signature 16In depthIn-depth head-to-head
• Signature 13 vs Pursuit Pro MX 12.7Cross-shopped at the same price
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• Signature 13 vs V-Sol Pro 16Premium step up
• Signature 13 vs V7 Pro 16Premium step up
• Signature 13 vs Prism Flash V2 16Premium step up
• Signature 13 vs R3 PulsarPremium step up
• Signature 13 vs Edge 18K V2Premium step up
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DNA match — paddles within 5% of the Signature 13

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ProXR Signature 13

IQ 77.2 · $70

8 paddles within 5% of the Signature 13

Ranked by DNA deviation

1. #1Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7$80 (+10) · 12.7 mm · elongatedDNA match99.3%77
   -2 maneuverability+2 plow through+1 power-1 control

   Near-identical feel across all 15 traits

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2. #2JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14$250 (+180) · 14 mm · elongatedDNA match97.5%78
   +5 maneuverability-4 swing weight-4 plow through-3 power

   +5 maneuverability · -4 swing weight · Higher IQ score (77.5 vs 77.2)

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3. #3JOOLA Perseus 14$120 (+50) · 14 mm · elongatedDNA match96.5%77
   +8 maneuverability-8 plow through-7 stability-6 twist weight

   +8 maneuverability · -8 plow through

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4. #4Franklin Signature 16 Composite$70 · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match96.2%74
   -22 spin-9 twist weight-6 stability-3 power

   -22 spin

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5. #5Selkirk Omni Elongated 16$300 (+230) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match95.6%80
   -14 spin+10 forgiveness+10 sweet spot+7 touch

   +10 forgiveness · -14 spin · Higher IQ score (79.7 vs 77.2)

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6. #6Honolulu J6CR$195 (+125) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match95.2%78
   -20 spin+11 forgiveness+11 sweet spot+6 power

   +11 forgiveness · -20 spin · Higher IQ score (77.9 vs 77.2)

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7. #7Vulcan V1100 16$70 · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match95%80
   +8 control-8 pop+7 touch+7 softness

   +8 control · -8 pop · Higher IQ score (79.7 vs 77.2)

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8. #8ProXR Signature 16$70 · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match95%80
   +8 control-8 pop+7 touch+7 softness

   +8 control · -8 pop · Higher IQ score (79.7 vs 77.2)

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Best alternatives to the Signature 13

Each pick beats the Signature 13 on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.

• Signature 13 vs Flare Graphite
• Signature 13 vs Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
• Signature 13 vs Perseus Pro V 16
• Signature 13 vs Quartz Control

Signature 13 — frequently asked questions

Is the ProXR Signature 13 good for beginners?

Not our first recommendation. Forgiveness sits at 70/100 and the paddle is tuned for intermediate/advanced play. A developing player is better served by something more forgiving and cheaper — see our beginner shortlist.

Is the ProXR Signature 13 worth the price?

At $70 it sits in the 3rd percentile of the database for cost and the 7th for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the Rally Flare Graphite at $50 is the value alternative we point people to.

How does the Signature 13 compare to the Pursuit Pro MX 12.7?

They are close on DNA. The Signature 13 reads power 84 / control 83 / spin 90 against 85 / 82 / 90 for the Pursuit Pro MX 12.7, at $70 versus $80. Our full head-to-head breaks down every trait.

Is the 13 mm better than the 16 mm version?

A 14 mm core returns energy faster, so drives and speed-ups come off harder with less effort. The 16 mm build gives up some of that pop for dwell time and softer hands. Pick 14 mm for pace, 16 mm for touch.

Is the ProXR Signature 13 approved for tournament play?

Sanctioned play requires the model to appear on USA Pickleball's official approved-equipment list. ProXR submits its retail models for approval, but approval is per model and configuration, so check the current USAP list for the exact Signature 13 build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.

Does the Signature 13 have good spin?

Spin scores 90/100 — the 56th percentile of our database (around the database average) — off a 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish face. Spin is not this paddle's strength — several paddles in the same price band score meaningfully higher.

Is the Signature 13 head heavy?

Swing weight is 111 kg·cm² and twist weight 5.9. That is light and fast through the swing path, which favours hands battles over plow-through. Static weight is 8.2 oz.

Does the Signature 13 benefit from lead tape?

Yes — at 111 kg·cm² there is room to add. Tape at 3 and 9 o'clock raises twist weight and stability with the smallest hit to hand speed; tape at 12 adds power and plow-through but slows the paddle noticeably. Any added weight can affect tournament legality if it changes the paddle beyond the approved configuration.

What is the best overgrip for the Signature 13?

The stock handle is 6 in long with a 4.25 in circumference. A thin tacky overgrip adds roughly 1/16 in of circumference and a few grams above the balance point — the cheapest way to fine-tune fit. If your hand is larger than the 4.25 in stock size, build up with an under-wrap first rather than stacking overgrips.

What should I replace the Signature 13 with when it wears out?

Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another Signature 13; if you want to change something, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 adds control (96 vs 83) and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 adds power (95 vs 84).

Who is the Signature 13 best for?

Ergonomic-handle players who attack. Skill levels we would put on it: intermediate, advanced. Handle length of 6 in supports a two-handed backhand.

What shape and size is the Signature 13?

elongated shape, 16.5 in long by 7.5 in wide, 13 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core, 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish face, 8.2 oz. Released 2026.

Is the Signature 13 good for two-handed backhands?

Yes — the 6 in handle gives your top hand a full grip rather than riding the throat.

Signature 13 or Signature 16?

Both are ProXR. The Signature 13 reads IQ 77.2 at $70; the Signature 16 reads IQ 79.7 at $70. The clearest split is control (83 vs 91).

How does PickleballLookup score the Signature 13?

The IQ score of 77.2 is a weighted composite of the 15 Paddle DNA traits, normalized across every paddle in the database so the number means the same thing on any page. Performance traits carry the most weight; descriptive traits like swing weight carry none. Full methodology is published.