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Black Diamond Power
$168
Six Zero
Black Diamond Power - 16mm – 16mm
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit
$70
Onix
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
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Quick verdict

Main split: Soft feel-leaning (Black Diamond Power - 16mm) vs Pop-leaning (Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want softer feel, start with Black Diamond Power - 16mm (thicker core).

If you want pop-leaning response, start with Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title (thinner core).

If you want spin-friendly feel, start with Black Diamond Power - 16mm (face material or texture).

Best-for highlights

Black Diamond Power - 16mm
Soft feel-leaningSpin-friendlyValue-leaning
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title
Pop-leaning

Key differences

  • Minimum price: Black Diamond Power - 16mm is cheaper by $61.95 ($168.00 vs $229.95)
  • Weight: Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title is lighter by 7g (7.9 oz (223 g) vs 8.1 oz (230 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Thickness: Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title is thinner by 4mm (12 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Length: Black Diamond Power - 16mm is longer by 8mm (16.3 in (414 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title is wider by 9mm (7.9 in (200 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Face material: Proprietary Japanese Raw Composite Material vs Composite
Tradeoffs

Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.

Bottom line

View Black Diamond Power - 16mm retailersView Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title retailers
Black Diamond Power - 16mm – 16mm
Price$168
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness16 mm
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Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
Price$230
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness12 mm
CorePolypropylene

These paddles differ in price, weight, thickness, dimensions, grip and materials.

Price:$168 – $230
Weight:7.9 – 8.1 oz
Thickness:12mm – 16mm
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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
$62 range
Black Diamond Power - 16mm – 16mm
$168.00
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
$229.95
Maximum priceDifferent
$20 range
Black Diamond Power - 16mm – 16mm
$250.00
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
$229.95

Weight

WeightDifferent
0.2 oz range
Black Diamond Power - 16mm – 16mm
8.1 oz (230 g)
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
7.9 oz (223 g)

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
4mm range
Black Diamond Power - 16mm – 16mm
16 mm
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
12 mm

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Black Diamond Power - 16mm – 16mm
16.3 in (414 mm)
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
16 in (406 mm)
WidthDifferent
Black Diamond Power - 16mm – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
7.9 in (200 mm)

Grip

Grip circumferenceDifferent
Black Diamond Power - 16mm – 16mm
4.17 in (106 mm)
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
4.13 in (105 mm)

Materials

Face materialDifferent
Black Diamond Power - 16mm – 16mm
Proprietary Japanese Raw Composite Material
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
Composite
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