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Quick verdict
Main split: Spin-friendly (Black Diamond Power - 16mm) vs Value-leaning (Black Diamond Power - 16mm).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want spin-friendly feel, start with Black Diamond Power - 16mm (face material or texture).
If you want value, start with Black Diamond Power - 16mm (lower listed price).
Best-for highlights
Black Diamond Power - 16mm
Spin-friendlyValue-leaning
Pulse X
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Key differences
- Minimum price: Black Diamond Power - 16mm is cheaper by $60.00 ($168.00 vs $228.00)
- Length: Pulse X is longer by 5mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16.3 in (414 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Face material: Proprietary Japanese Raw Composite Material vs Kevlar
Black Diamond Power - 16mm – 16mm
Price$168
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness16 mm
Core--
Pulse X – 16mm
Price$228
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePolypropylene + Foam
These paddles differ in price, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$168 – $228
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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
$60 rangeBlack Diamond Power - 16mm – 16mm
$168.00
Pulse X – 16mm
$228.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$22 rangeBlack Diamond Power - 16mm – 16mm
$250.00
Pulse X – 16mm
$228.00
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Black Diamond Power - 16mm – 16mm
16.3 in (414 mm)
Pulse X – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Black Diamond Power - 16mm – 16mm
4.17 in (106 mm)
Pulse X – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
Materials
Face materialDifferent
Black Diamond Power - 16mm – 16mm
Proprietary Japanese Raw Composite Material
Pulse X – 16mm
Kevlar
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