Crosscourt 16
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$129.00
The thicker grip of the two, for a hand that likes something to hold on to.
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| Shape | Elongated — 16.5 in × 7.5 in |
|---|---|
| Core thickness | 16 mm |
| Face material | Raw carbon fiber |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| Average weight | 8.1 oz |
| Handle length | 5.5 in |
| Grip circumference | 4.25 in |
About this paddle
Who it's for
The Crosscourt 16 is for the intermediate player with a full hand. A 4.25 in grip fills the palm, and a hand that is not squeezing to hold on is a hand that stays loose through a dink exchange. If you play mostly one-handed, and you want your fingers close to the face rather than stacked down the handle, start here.
How it plays
The short handle changes the first thing you notice: your hand sits closer to the face, and the paddle answers sooner. Hands battles at the kitchen line are where that shows — the block comes up before you decide to block.
Behind it, 16 mm of polypropylene honeycomb does the slow work. The ball stays on the face long enough to be placed, so drops land and counters stay flat instead of floating.
The core
Core: 16 mm of polypropylene honeycomb. Deeper cells take more of the ball's energy on the way in and hand it back on the way out, which is why a 16 mm paddle forgives a soft grip and a late reset. It is the thickness to pick when your points are won at the net rather than from the baseline.
The face
Face: raw carbon fiber, unpainted. The weave is left exposed, and that open grain is what bites the ball — topspin on a dink, sidespin on a serve, a roll volley that dips instead of sailing. There is no coating between your stroke and the ball, and nothing to wear off before the paddle plays its best.
Shape and reach
Elongated: 16.5 in tip to butt cap, 7.5 in across. You get the extra reach at the sideline and the extra leverage overhead that an elongated face gives. The handle is 5.5 in — enough for a two-handed backhand if you choke the top hand up onto the throat, and compact enough to stay out of the way on quick hands.
Weight and balance
Weight: 8.1 oz. A true midweight — you can hold it up through a long hands exchange without your arm asking for a break, and it still has the mass behind a counter to send the ball back with pace. The 4.25 in grip puts more of your palm on the handle, and a full hand is a calmer hand.
In the box
The Crosscourt 16 ships ready to play — nothing to assemble, nothing to set up. Lift it out, take your grip, and warm up.
At 16.5 in it needs a full-length cover, so add one if you do not already carry a spare.
Care and lifespan
A raw carbon face picks up a gray film from the ball. That is transferred rubber and court dust, and it wipes off: a damp microfiber cloth after each session, no solvents, no abrasive pads.
The edge guard takes the scrapes, so check it after a hard court session. Store the paddle somewhere cool rather than in a hot trunk and it stays true.
Questions about this paddle
Who is the 4.25 in grip for?
Larger hands, and anyone who finds themselves squeezing a thin handle to keep it from turning. A fuller grip lets you hold the paddle with less tension, and a loose hand is a faster hand at the kitchen line. You can still add an overgrip on top.
Can I play a two-handed backhand on a 5.5 in handle?
Yes, with the top hand choked up onto the throat of the paddle — which is how many two-handers hold it anyway. If you want more room for the second hand, the Baseline 16 is built on a longer handle.
What does the 16 mm core change?
Depth. A 16 mm polypropylene honeycomb core takes more of the ball's energy on the way in, so the ball stays on the face a beat longer before it leaves. That extra beat is what lets you place a drop rather than just hit it.
Why does the face pick up a gray film?
Raw carbon is unpainted, so the weave stays open and it collects rubber from the ball and dust from the court. It wipes off with a damp microfiber cloth. That film is not wear, and taking it off brings the bite back.
Does the elongated shape help in singles?
It does. At 16.5 in the paddle reaches farther at the sideline and gives you more leverage on a serve or an overhead. The face is 7.5 in across, so contact rewards a clean strike — a fair trade for the reach.
Can I change the grip size?
Up, yes: an overgrip adds circumference and lets you set the tackiness you like. Down, no — 4.25 in is the base circumference of this handle. If you want to start slimmer, the Baseline 16 is built on a narrower grip.
How do I take care of it?
Wipe the face with a damp microfiber cloth after each session and skip solvents. Check the edge guard after scrapes on the court — it is the part that takes the hits. Store the paddle somewhere cool rather than in a hot trunk.
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