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Main split: Value-leaning (SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle).
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If you want value, start with SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle (lower listed price).
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Bantam EX-L
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SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle
Value-leaning
Key differences
- Minimum price: SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle is cheaper by $87.00 ($99.95 vs $186.95)
- Core material: PolyCore vs SX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
Price$187
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness12.7 mm
CorePolyCore
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
Price$100
Weight8 oz
Thickness13 mm
CoreSX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
These paddles differ in price, dimensions and materials.
Price:$100 – $187
Core:PolyCore vs SX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
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Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
Pricing
Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.
Minimum priceDifferent
$87 rangeBantam EX-L – 12.7mm
$186.95
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
$99.95
Maximum priceDifferent
$87 rangeBantam EX-L – 12.7mm
$186.95
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
$99.95
Dimensions
WidthDifferent
Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
8 in (203 mm)
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
7.8 in (199 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
PolyCore
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
SX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
How we detect differences
We highlight specs as "different" when they exceed these thresholds:
- Weight: 0.2 oz (5g) or more difference
- Thickness: 1mm or more difference
- Price: $20 or more difference
- Materials: Any difference in core or face material