Conclusion First
SVS paddles are all 16mm. Thickness is only one part of the structure; core material, paddle face, paddle shape, weight, and balance also combine to change the outcome, so 16mm alone cannot prove power, control, or comfort.
First, check the version
- Whether the model name is completely identical
- Whether the thickness comes from the specification sheet of that version
Then look at the full structure
- Core material and molding method
- Paddle face material and surface treatment
- Total weight, balance, and paddle shape
What to do during playtesting
- Observe ball depth under consistent power
- Compare soft touches at the net and transition zone resets
- Compare paddle recovery and stability during rapid consecutive blocks