GAMMA Obsidian 16 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
$130
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In rankings
At a glance
Strength
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Strength
forgiveness
Some feedback suggests the sweet spot feels less forgiving on rushed contact.
Our grade
Developing
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What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- controlSome feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
- forgivenessSome feedback suggests the sweet spot feels less forgiving on rushed contact.
What people are saying
soft-game friendlyholds linestable head
Touch & Control
- Soft shots land with calm and predictable, and resets feel calm and predictable.
- It’s easy to keep the ball low thanks to steady on resets.
Stability
- Players often call out stable through contact when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
- On off-center contact, the paddle stays forgiving off-center.
Phrased for clarity.
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Where to buy
Current listings and price checks.
Best offergammasports.com
$130
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