SHO 16mm (Control/Touch)
- Weight
- 7.8–8.1 oz
- Core
- 16 mm
- Handle
- 5.65 in
- Length
- 16.75 in
Plus 8.25% Texas sales tax ($11.47) at checkout. In stock at the club
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The details
Slapp Life's SHO (Superior Hand Optimization) shape trims away the areas of a standard paddle face the maker says go unused. The 16mm is the control and touch build.
Build
- Face
- 18K Raw Carbon Fiber Surface
- Core
- Polypropylene Honeycomb Core
- Construction
- Thermoform Edge
Dimensions
- Weight
- 7.8–8.1 oz
- Core thickness
- 16 mm
- Length
- 16.75"
- Width
- 7.25"
- Handle length
- 5.65"
- Grip circumference
- 4.25"
This paddle
- Brand
- Slapp Life
- Condition
- New
- Approval
- USAPA Approved
Specs as published by Slapp Life on its product page, checked 2026-10-09. Individual paddles vary slightly.
Questions before you buy?
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Where can I buy the Slapp Life SHO 16mm (Control/Touch) in the Austin area?
Pickleland in Pflugerville, Texas, in the Austin area, sells the Slapp Life SHO 16mm (Control/Touch) new for $139, with free club pickup or $25 local delivery. You can demo it on an indoor court for $8 before you buy. The club is at 21427 Martin Lane, Pflugerville, TX 78660.
Can I try the Slapp Life SHO 16mm (Control/Touch) before buying it?
Yes. It is in the demo rack at Pickleland in Pflugerville; a demo rental is $8.
How much is the Slapp Life SHO 16mm (Control/Touch) at Pickleland?
$139 plus 8.25% Texas sales tax, new.
Do you ship or deliver?
Pickup at the club is free. Local delivery is a flat $25 within 10 miles of 21427 Martin Lane, Pflugerville, TX 78660. We do not ship outside that area.
Can I return it?
No. All sales are final. It is covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
The SHO 16mm (Control/Touch) by the numbers
Each bar places this paddle between the lowest and highest figure among the 41 paddle models on our wall. The dot is this paddle, the tick is the average. These are the makers' published specs, not lab measurements.
Buy it if
- You want a thicker core. At 16 mm it sits at the thick end, which usually means a softer feel and more control.
- You hit a two-handed backhand. The 5.65-inch handle leaves room for both hands.
- You want reach. It is 16.75 inches long with a 7.25-inch face, the long, narrow layout singles players and former tennis players tend to like.
Skip it if
- You want the quicker pop of a thinner 13 or 14 mm core.
- You want the biggest sweet spot you can get. The 7.25-inch face is one of the narrowest we stock.
What players say about Pickleland
4.9 on Google from 918 reviews of the club.
The facility is really nice and the staff has already been incredible! There's 9 beautiful indoor courts with fencing and an upstairs mezzanine with games. The nets are very nice brand new Selkirk ones. Looking forward to being a member and to league play!
The courts look, feel, and play great! AC was blasting keeping us all cool.
Nice setup for players at any level. Would recommend to anyone looking for great pickleball!
Not sure yet? Hit with it.
Rent a demo paddle for $8 at the front desk and play it on a real indoor court before you spend a few hundred dollars on it.