GAMMA Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$200
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In rankings
At a glance
Strength
spin
Spin is described as solid, but not a standout versus the grippiest faces.
Strength
forgiveness
Some feedback suggests the sweet spot feels less forgiving on rushed contact.
Our grade
Strong
Reliable all-court
Thickness
20.0 mm
Weight
8.1 oz
Specs & measurements
All captured specs in one place.
Quick specs
Thickness
20.0 mm
Weight
8.1 oz
Swing weight
116.0
Higher can feel more powerful but slower to maneuver.
Twist weight
5.86
Higher often means more stability on off-center hits.
Spin (RPM)
1975
Measured spin varies by test method; treat as directional.
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Core specs
Thickness
20.0 mm
Weight
8.1 oz
Measurements
Swing weight
116.0
Higher can feel more powerful but slower to maneuver.
Twist weight
5.86
Higher often means more stability on off-center hits.
Spin (RPM)
1975
Measured spin varies by test method; treat as directional.
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- spinSpin is described as solid, but not a standout versus the grippiest faces.
- forgivenessSome feedback suggests the sweet spot feels less forgiving on rushed contact.
What people are saying
kitchen confidencegrippy faceheavy topspinsteady on mishitsforgiving sweet spot
Touch & Control
- It tends to feel confidence-inspiring at the kitchen, especially when you need pace without overswinging.
- Players often call out calm and predictable when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
Spin
- Rolls and cuts are described as confident on angles.
- The face grip shows up as grippy with heavy shape on shaped shots.
Stability
- Most feedback points to solid against pace.
- It tends to feel stable through contact, especially in hands battles at the net.
Phrased for clarity.
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Where to buy
Current listings and price checks.
Best offergammasports.com
$200
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