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Quick verdict
Main split: Spin-friendly (Black Opal) vs Value-leaning (Ruby Pro).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want spin-friendly feel, start with Black Opal (face material or texture).
If you want value, start with Ruby Pro (lower listed price).
Best-for highlights
Black Opal
Spin-friendly
Ruby Pro
Value-leaning
Key differences
- Minimum price: Ruby Pro is cheaper by $75.00 ($275.00 vs $350.00)
- Core material: G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core vs 12mm Honeycomb Polypropylene
- Face material: Diamon Tough Raw Carbon Fiber vs Diamond Tough Aramid Fiber Flextech 45 Degrees
Black Opal – 14mm
Price$350
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness14 mm
CoreG4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core
Ruby Pro – 14mm
Price$275
Weight8 oz
Thickness14 mm
Core12mm Honeycomb Polypropylene
These paddles differ in price and materials.
Price:$275 – $350
Core:G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core vs 12mm Honeycomb Polypropylene
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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
$75 rangeBlack Opal – 14mm
$350.00
Ruby Pro – 14mm
$275.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$75 rangeBlack Opal – 14mm
$350.00
Ruby Pro – 14mm
$275.00
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core
Ruby Pro – 14mm
12mm Honeycomb Polypropylene
Face materialDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
Diamon Tough Raw Carbon Fiber
Ruby Pro – 14mm
Diamond Tough Aramid Fiber Flextech 45 Degrees
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