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Quick verdict

Main split: Soft feel-leaning (Coral - Elongated) vs Pop-leaning (Black Opal).

Based on available specs; some data is missing.

Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.

Decision shortcuts

If you want softer feel, start with Coral - Elongated (thicker core).

If you want pop-leaning response, start with Black Opal (thinner core).

If you want value, start with Coral - Elongated (lower listed price).

Best-for highlights

Black Opal
Pop-leaning
Coral - Elongated
Soft feel-leaningValue-leaning

Key differences

  • Minimum price: Coral - Elongated is cheaper by $154.00 ($196.00 vs $350.00)
  • Thickness: Black Opal is thinner by 2mm (14 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Length: Coral - Elongated is longer by 5mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16.3 in (414 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: Black Opal is wider by 6mm (7.5 in (191 mm) vs 7.3 in (185 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Core material: G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core vs Tectonic Core with ProPulsion Foam
  • Face material: Diamon Tough Raw Carbon Fiber vs Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber
Tradeoffs

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

Black Opal – 14mm
Price$350
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness14 mm
CoreG4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core
Coral - Elongated – 16mm
Price$196
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreTectonic Core with ProPulsion Foam

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

Price:$196 – $350
Thickness:14mm – 16mm
Core:G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core vs Tectonic Core with ProPulsion Foam
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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
$154 range
Black Opal – 14mm
$350.00
Coral - Elongated – 16mm
$196.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$75 range
Black Opal – 14mm
$350.00
Coral - Elongated – 16mm
$275.00

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
2mm range
Black Opal – 14mm
14 mm
Coral - Elongated – 16mm
16 mm

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
16.3 in (414 mm)
Coral - Elongated – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
WidthDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
Coral - Elongated – 16mm
7.3 in (185 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core
Coral - Elongated – 16mm
Tectonic Core with ProPulsion Foam
Face materialDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
Diamon Tough Raw Carbon Fiber
Coral - Elongated – 16mm
Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber
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