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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (CX14 - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD)) vs Reach-leaning (Black Opal).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with CX14 - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with Black Opal (longer length or grip).
Best-for highlights
Black Opal
Reach-leaning
CX14 - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD)
Forgiveness-leaning
Key differences
- Length: Black Opal is longer by 17mm (16.3 in (414 mm) vs 15.6 in (397 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: CX14 - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) is wider by 12mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Grip circumference: CX14 - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) is smaller by 5mm (3.94 in (100 mm) vs 4.13 in (105 mm)) — affects comfort and grip feel.
- Core material: G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core vs Toray T-700 Carbon Fiber
- Face material: Diamon Tough Raw Carbon Fiber vs Carbon Fiber
Black Opal – 14mm
Price$350
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness14 mm
CoreG4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core
CX14 - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
Price$360
Weight8 oz
Thickness14 mm
CoreToray T-700 Carbon Fiber
These paddles differ in price, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$350 – $360
Core:G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core vs Toray T-700 Carbon Fiber
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Showing 7 meaningful differences
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
Black Opal – 14mm
$350.00
CX14 - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
$359.95
Maximum priceDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
$350.00
CX14 - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
$359.95
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
16.3 in (414 mm)
CX14 - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
15.6 in (397 mm)
WidthDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
CX14 - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
8 in (203 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
CX14 - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
3.94 in (100 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core
CX14 - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
Toray T-700 Carbon Fiber
Face materialDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
Diamon Tough Raw Carbon Fiber
CX14 - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
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