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Quick verdict
Main split: Soft feel-leaning (Ultimate Triton 5 Chill Mint) vs Pop-leaning (Black Opal).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want softer feel, start with Ultimate Triton 5 Chill Mint (thicker core).
If you want pop-leaning response, start with Black Opal (thinner core).
Best-for highlights
Black Opal
Pop-leaning
Ultimate Triton 5 Chill Mint
Soft feel-leaning
Key differences
- Thickness: Black Opal is thinner by 2mm (14 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Length: Ultimate Triton 5 Chill Mint is longer by 5mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16.3 in (414 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Grip circumference: Black Opal is smaller by 6mm (4.13 in (105 mm) vs 4.37 in (111 mm)) — affects comfort and grip feel.
- Core material: G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core vs QuantumCore V2 Technology – Reinforced Polymer Honeycomb
- Face material: Diamon Tough Raw Carbon Fiber vs T700 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
Ultimate Triton 5 Chill Mint – 16mm
Price$349
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreQuantumCore V2 Technology – Reinforced Polymer Honeycomb
These paddles differ in price, thickness, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$349 – $350
Thickness:14mm – 16mm
Core:G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core vs QuantumCore V2 Technology – Reinforced Polymer Honeycomb
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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
Black Opal – 14mm
$350.00
Ultimate Triton 5 Chill Mint – 16mm
$349.00
Maximum priceDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
$350.00
Ultimate Triton 5 Chill Mint – 16mm
$349.00
Thickness
ThicknessDifferent
2mm rangeBlack Opal – 14mm
14 mm
Ultimate Triton 5 Chill Mint – 16mm
16 mm
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
16.3 in (414 mm)
Ultimate Triton 5 Chill Mint – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
WidthDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
Ultimate Triton 5 Chill Mint – 16mm
7.4 in (188 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
Ultimate Triton 5 Chill Mint – 16mm
4.37 in (111 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core
Ultimate Triton 5 Chill Mint – 16mm
QuantumCore V2 Technology – Reinforced Polymer Honeycomb
Face materialDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
Diamon Tough Raw Carbon Fiber
Ultimate Triton 5 Chill Mint – 16mm
T700 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