Warping Point Sophon vs NightBlade 16mm
Last updated: October 2026
Same $134.99 with PRH. Sophon is the foam one.
Both are $149.99, or $134.99 with code PRH.
Buy the Sophon elongated if you want the foam paddle Warping Point sells as the softer one. Buy the NightBlade 16mm if you already had that page open. Same 16.5 by 7.375 footprint. Sophon twist weight is about 6.0. NightBlade is about 5.7. Neither is USAP. Neon is $89.99 if you want the cheap Warping Point.
How we tested
Every paddle we cover goes through the same on-court protocol - individual play, head-to-head comparisons, and tournament use before anything gets written down. Every paddle below has a full review on the site; click through to see scores, specs, and the deal we found for each.
The rankings
Each category below links to the full review for that paddle.
Codes on the shop buttons above match our /deals table. Most of our partner brands use PRH (HEAD uses PRH15). The buttons open our affiliate link; paste the code at checkout if the brand asks for it.
Shop Sophon 16mm or NightBlade 16mm with the live code
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Same price, different build
The Sophon 16mm is in stock. Warping Point calls it Tri-Response foam: EPP core, a TPE ring, perimeter foam, T700 face. The face prints PulseCore, FlexRing, and UPA. About 8.0 oz. Swing weight about 119. Handle on the product page is 5.6 inches, octagonal.
The NightBlade 16mm is the white-circuit elongated. About 7.7 oz. Swing weight about 119. Twist weight about 5.7. The sheet on that one is very head-heavy.
A Sophon widebody is also $149.99. We do not have a page for it. Read the cart.
What to order
Sophon if the soft game is the reason you are here and UPA-A is enough. NightBlade if you want the other elongated at the same coded price and you hit the middle. Neon if $135 is more than you meant to spend.
Shop warpingpoint.com/?ref=SEBASTIAN and paste PRH. $149.99 should become $134.99 on either one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sophon or NightBlade?
Same $134.99 with PRH. Sophon is the foam elongated. NightBlade has the lower twist weight, about 5.7.
Warping Point promo code?
PRH, 10% off, at warpingpoint.com/?ref=SEBASTIAN.
Is the Sophon USAP approved?
No. The face prints UPA. USA Pickleball is not listed.
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