Our take, highlights, and specs—at a glance.
If your priority is a paddle from Obsidian 16-16-new, this is the Obsidian 10-10-New. It’s hard to make a tighter fit call from the currently stated details, so the verdict is cautious and neutral.
On court, you will need to judge the feel, power, and control balance for yourself because no clear bias is indicated. Compared with more fully described paddles, this one provides fewer concrete cues about stability or spin behavior.
Our summaries are based on direct testing and verified player feedback. We highlight the strengths and tradeoffs to help you make a confident decision.