The Enhance MPP Turbo now comes in two shapes, and at $180 they cost exactly the same, so the only real question is which one suits your game. Both are the same foam-core platform: a thermoformed, raw T700 carbon-fibre face over a floating MPP foam core ringed with EVA. What changes between the Hybrid and the Elongated is the geometry, and that changes how the paddle plays more than most people expect. Here is the honest breakdown.
The short answer
If you win points with hands, resets and quick exchanges at the kitchen line, get the Hybrid: it swings lighter and has the bigger, more forgiving sweet spot. If you win points by driving through the ball, reaching wide and leaning on a two-handed backhand, get the Elongated: the longer body puts more weight behind every put-away. Same core, same face, same price. The shape is the whole decision.
Quick pick. Control and all-court players: Hybrid. Power and reach players with a developed swing: Elongated. Not sure yet? The Hybrid is the more forgiving of the two, so it is the safer default if you are on the fence.
What both shapes share
Before the differences, the common ground, because it is most of the paddle. Both Enhance MPP Turbo shapes run a 16mm core built as an MPP foam centre with an EVA perimeter ring (a full floating core), under a thermoformed CFC layup with a raw T700 carbon-fibre hitting surface. Both carry a 4.1" grip and land in the 7.8 to 8.1oz range. That construction is what gives the MPP Turbo its signature feel: the ball sits on the face a fraction longer than a firmer control paddle, so resets and dinks land soft and predictable, while drives leave with a clean snap and a deeper, hollow sound. It is a lively, control-led foam paddle for club players who want easy pop without a $400-plus price tag.
You can read the full platform story, including how the MPP core differs from the single-material EPP, in our Enhance range guide. This piece is only about the shape choice.
Enhance MPP Turbo Hybrid: the control and hands shape
The Hybrid is the balanced, all-court build. A mid-length 5.5" handle still leaves room for a two-handed backhand, and the shorter, wider body keeps the balance point closer to your hand. Two numbers tell the story: a lower swing weight (110 to 114) means faster hands in a firefight, and a higher twist weight (6.8-plus) means the head resists twisting on off-centre contact, so mishits stay on target. In plain terms, it is the more forgiving paddle and the easier one to swing all day.
| Spec | MPP Turbo Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Core thickness | 16mm |
| Core | MPP foam centre with EVA perimeter ring (full floating core) |
| Face | Thermoformed CFC layup, raw T700 carbon fibre |
| Average weight | 7.8 to 8.1oz (221 to 230g) |
| Swing weight | 110 to 114 |
| Twist weight | 6.8+ |
| Paddle length | 41.40cm (16.3") |
| Paddle width | 19.56cm (7.7") |
| Handle length | 13.97cm (5.5") |
| Grip circumference | 4.1" |
| Play style | Control, all-court |
Best for: players who live at the kitchen line, value hand speed and a big sweet spot, or are stepping up from a starter paddle and want forgiveness while they build their game.
Enhance MPP Turbo Elongated: the power and reach shape
The Elongated keeps the same $180 foam platform and stretches it for reach and plow-through. The longer 16.5" body and 5.7" handle push the balance point toward the tip, so every drive and put-away carries extra weight through the ball, and the two-handed backhand gets a longer lever. The trade-offs are in the specs: swing weight climbs to 116 to 120 (more effort per swing, more mass behind contact) and twist weight eases to 6.4-plus with a narrower 7.5" face, so the sweet spot sits a little higher and smaller. It still stays quick through the air off the foam core, so it plays as a power-leaning all-court paddle rather than a one-note banger.
| Spec | MPP Turbo Elongated |
|---|---|
| Core thickness | 16mm |
| Core | MPP foam centre with EVA perimeter ring (full floating core) |
| Face | Thermoformed CFC layup, raw T700 carbon fibre |
| Average weight | 7.8 to 8.0oz (221 to 227g) |
| Swing weight | 116 to 120 |
| Twist weight | 6.4+ |
| Paddle length | 41.90cm (16.5") |
| Paddle width | 19.05cm (7.5") |
| Handle length | 14.48cm (5.7") |
| Grip circumference | 4.1" |
| Play style | Power, all-court |
Best for: players with a developed swing who dictate points, want extra reach at full stretch, or run a two-handed backhand and want the longer lever behind it.
Hybrid vs Elongated: the specs side by side
The differences are small on paper and clear in the hand. Here is where the two Enhance MPP Turbo shapes split:
| Spec | Hybrid | Elongated |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 16.3" | 16.5" |
| Width | 7.7" | 7.5" |
| Handle | 5.5" | 5.7" |
| Swing weight | 110 to 114 (lighter, faster) | 116 to 120 (heavier, more plow) |
| Twist weight | 6.8+ (more forgiving) | 6.4+ (smaller, higher sweet spot) |
| Leans | Control, hands, all-court | Power, reach, all-court |
| Price | $180 | $180 |
Read it like this: the Hybrid trades a touch of reach and drive weight for faster hands and a bigger margin for error. The Elongated trades some forgiveness and hand speed for reach and plow-through. Neither is better. They are two answers to the same question, and your game already has a preference.
Which Enhance MPP Turbo should you buy?
- You play control and reset-heavy pickleball and win at the kitchen line: Hybrid. The lighter swing and bigger sweet spot suit hands battles and soft games.
- You play power and drive through the ball from the baseline and mid-court: Elongated. The extra length and plow-through reward a full swing.
- You run a two-handed backhand: both work, but the Elongated gives you the longer lever if that wing is your weapon.
- You are still working out your style, or coming up from a starter paddle: the Hybrid is the more forgiving of the two, so it is the lower-risk pick.
Either way you are on the same core and the same face, so you are not trading quality for shape, only feel. Both sit in the Enhance Pickleball collection at Pickld, in stock and shipping from our Sydney warehouse.
Where the Turbo EPP fits
Enhance also makes the Turbo EPP at the same $180. The short version: EPP uses a single-material foam core, while the MPP Turbo in this guide uses the MPP foam centre with an EVA perimeter ring, which gives that hollow, trampoline-like return across the face. If you specifically want the softer, deeper-sounding foam feel, the MPP Turbo is the one to compare shapes on here. For the EPP against the MPP head to head, our Enhance range guide covers it, and the MPP Turbo review digs deeper into how the Hybrid plays.
The Pickld bit
Pickld is an authorised Enhance Pickleball dealer in Australia, so both shapes ship from our Sydney warehouse with free Australian shipping over $150, a 30-day return on factory-fresh paddles, and Enhance's 1-year manufacturer warranty. Pickup is available on the North Shore of Sydney (Mt Colah).
Pickld carries the brands featured. Picks are based on product specs and how the paddles play, not affiliate incentives. Still stuck between the two shapes? Hit reply on any Pickld email or drop us a line and we will point you at the right one for your game.
