The Model E 16mm and the 13mm both have an incredible amount of spin and forgiveness. Electrum Model E vs Electrum Model E 13mm If you want to take any precautions, throw some extra electrical tape over the edge guard for some added protection. I can see the edge guard on the Electrum Model E is a possible weak point, although It’s an easy fix. When I used the Electrum Pro 2 the edge guard started to fall off within a couple of weeks, but after I added some superglue to it I haven’t had any issues months later. DurabilityĪt the time of writing this, I’ve had the paddle for two weeks, and there is a little bit of wear on the face, but that’s expected with raw carbon fiber and improves the overall performance. The control, placement, and stability I got when I tested this paddle was unparalleled. Overall I think this paddle could be good for singles or for ex-tennis players since it has an elongated handle and it’s very forgiving, but I think this paddle is best suited for a doubles player. The heavier swing weight of the 16mm felt like I could generate the same amount of power, but maybe if I added lead tape to the sides of the 13mm I would see more improvement.Īs I said before, power isn’t a strength in my game, and I didn’t impress anyone with my drives the way I could with the Selkirk Power Air. I thought the 13mm Electrum Model E would have a little more pop than the 16mm, but it was just too light for me personally.

With the control, you’re sacrificing power. The 13mm did feel slightly less forgiving than the 16mm but I still saw a pretty big improvement compared to other 13mm or 14mm paddles I’ve used when it came down to control. Normally those are areas I have trouble in with paddles tailored towards power, but with the Electrum Model E, I had amazing touch and placement. I felt the biggest improvement with this paddle at the baseline and transition zone. It had a perfectly soft feel right out of the box and the heavier weight of the 16mm felt very stable and responsive in my hands.Įven though the Electrum Model E is an elongated paddle it still offers the forgiveness and balance of a standard-sized pickleball paddle. The Electrum Model E 16mm excelled in control.

I got a ton of spin on short dinks and had more opportunities for put-away shots. When I got up to the net for dinks, drops, and resets, I felt way more confident with this paddle in my hand than a composite paddle. I don’t usually rely on power when I’m playing, so having the ability to generate a lot of topspin to get the ball to dive and bounce low was a huge advantage and really help me take control of the rally from the start.

Once the carbon fiber weaves start to fray over time, the ability to generate spin improves. In fact, the more you use it the better it gets. The face texture is built into the carbon fiber pattern so you don’t have to worry about the face wearing out. Right out of the box it didn’t feel as gritty as the CRBN paddles, but after a week of playing with the Electrum Model E I had to wipe the face down with a towel because residue from the pickleball was getting stuck in the carbon fiber weaves. Like most T-700 Carbon fiber pickleball paddles the Electrum Model E gets an insane amount of spin on both the 13mm and the 16mm.

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