Avoura Rivelle vs Rhapsody 13
The Rivelle and the Rhapsody 13 differ on 8 published specs and match on 2. Every figure below is the maker's published spec, checked 2026-10-09. Pickleland doesn't lab-test paddles, so this is a spec comparison, not a play test.
| Paddle |  Avoura Rivelle |  Avoura Rhapsody 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Hybrid | Widebody |
| Weight | 7.8–8.2 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Core thickness | — | 13 mm |
| Length | 16.25" | 15.5" |
| Width | 7.75" | 8.37" |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.25" |
| Grip circumference | 4.1" | 4.1" |
| Swing weight | 109 | 110 |
| Twist weight | 6.09 | 7.76 |
| Face | T700 raw carbon (Avoura-Tek Carbon Fiber Face) | Raw T700 carbon fiber (Avoura-Tek Carbon Fiber Face) |
| Core | US-Grade Polypropylene (PolyPropel core) | PolyPropel Core (honeycomb) |
| Approval | USA Pickleball approved and PBCoR compliant | USA Pickleball Approved |
| Price at Pickleland | $159.99 | $159.99 |
What is different
- Weight: the Rivelle is 0.1 oz lighter (7.8–8.2 oz against 8.1 oz).
- Length: the Rivelle is 0.75" longer (16.25" against 15.5").
- Width: the Rivelle is 0.62" narrower (7.75" against 8.37").
- Handle length: the Rivelle is 0.25" longer (5.5" against 5.25").
- Swing weight: the Rivelle is 1 lower (109 against 110).
- Twist weight: the Rivelle is 1.67 lower (6.09 against 7.76).
- Face: the Rivelle is listed with T700 raw carbon (Avoura-Tek Carbon Fiber Face), the Rhapsody 13 with Raw T700 carbon fiber (Avoura-Tek Carbon Fiber Face).
- Core material: the Rivelle is listed with US-Grade Polypropylene (PolyPropel core), the Rhapsody 13 with PolyPropel Core (honeycomb).
What is the same: grip circumference (4.1"), price at Pickleland ($159.99).
Pick the Rivelle if
- You want reach: it is 0.75" longer.
- You hit a two-handed backhand: the handle is 0.25" longer.
Pick the Rhapsody 13 if
- You want a more forgiving face: it is 0.62" wider.
- You want stability on off-centre hits: the published twist weight is higher.
The "pick it if" lines apply the usual rule for each spec to these two paddles' published numbers. The surest test is to demo them on a court.
Buy or demo them at Pickleland
Quick answers
What is the difference between the Rivelle and the Rhapsody 13?
The Rivelle and the Rhapsody 13 differ on 8 published specs and match on 2. Weight: the Rivelle is 0.1 oz lighter (7.8–8.2 oz against 8.1 oz). The full side-by-side table on this page is built from the maker's published specs.
Can I try both before buying?
Yes for the Rivelle and the Rhapsody 13: both are in the demo rack at Pickleland in Pflugerville, Texas. A demo rental is $8.