Description
The STIGA ADD 16 Hybrid pickleball racket is a hybrid shape with a focus on control, designed for beginners and advanced players to make the start of the game confident and enjoyable. It is forgiving and easy to control, so it supports long draws from the first game: you swing freely, return to the ready position faster and place the ball intelligently. The sensitive fiberglass surface is combined with a soft polypropylene (PP) honeycomb core, giving a comfortable touch and reliable "pop". The hybrid shape keeps the racket plane stable at the moment of contact, so shots remain clean even when the pace increases or the timing is a little late. The low balance and average weight of 225 g make the racket easy to control and comfortable throughout the game. STIGA ADD 16 is a racket that helps you master the "soft game" at the net, feel confident in fast rallies and enjoy every session.
The Swedish company STIGA Sports AB has been producing racket sports products since 1944 and is one of the world leaders in the industry with over 80 years of tradition. Today, the brand's range covers table tennis, paddle, tennis, badminton and pickleball, and STIGA develops its equipment in Sweden (headquarters in Eskilstuna), combining engineering innovation with classic craftsmanship. The ADD line of rackets is designed to make pickleball accessible and understandable for those who are just learning the game.
Training level: beginners (mastering basic strokes and rules of the game), intermediate level (mastering the basics and striving for a more stable, controlled game).
Standards, certificates: USA Pickleball certified (meets PBCoR-43 standard).
Playing style: versatile.
Racket core: Soft polypropylene (PP) core with a honeycomb structure, 16 mm thick. The increased thickness and softness of the material dampens vibrations, making the stroke quiet and soft, and provides stable control across the entire racket surface. This design provides a smooth, predictable bounce - ideal for dings, blocks and resets at the net.
Surface: Untreated textured fibreglass surface. The soft flex of the fibreglass provides lightweight power and a forgiving contact, while the textured top layer enhances ball grip and racket sensitivity.
Racket shape: hybrid
Balance: low — shifted towards the handle (if most of the weight is closer to the handle, you feel better control in the game and less strain on the wrist and hand, but you lose some power).
Weight: 225 g (average, ±5 g)
Dimensions: length — 41.5 cm (16.3″); width — 19 cm (7.5″); handle length — 13.5 cm (5.3″); handle circumference — 4.125″
Features:
Fibre Control is a black fibreglass hitting surface engineered for soft deflection and stable contact with the ball. Unlike hard surfaces, the fibreglass flexes slightly at impact and returns energy back, so power is delivered effortlessly and contact remains “clean”. This flex also expands the effective working area of the racket and makes it forgiving: even off-center hits remain stable and controllable – especially valuable for players who are still developing their accuracy.
Control Honeycomb Core — the heart of the racket, a soft polypropylene core with a honeycomb structure...
