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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black) vs Soft feel-leaning (The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want softer feel, start with The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black (thicker core).
If you want pop-leaning response, start with Black Opal (thinner core).
If you want forgiveness, start with The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black (wider face).
Best-for highlights
Black Opal
Pop-leaning
The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black
Soft feel-leaningForgiveness-leaning
Key differences
- Thickness: Black Opal is thinner by 2mm (14 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Length: Black Opal is longer by 8mm (16.3 in (414 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black is wider by 12mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core vs \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e16mm Dual-Density Foam Core (EPP and EVA foam)
- Face material: Diamon Tough Raw Carbon Fiber vs T700 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
The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black – 16mm
Price$348
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
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These paddles differ in price, thickness, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$348 – $350
Thickness:14mm – 16mm
Core:G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core vs \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e16mm Dual-Density Foam Core (EPP and EVA 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
Black Opal – 14mm
$350.00
The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black – 16mm
$348.00
Maximum priceDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
$350.00
The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black – 16mm
$348.00
Thickness
ThicknessDifferent
2mm rangeBlack Opal – 14mm
14 mm
The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black – 16mm
16 mm
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
16.3 in (414 mm)
The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black – 16mm
16 in (406 mm)
WidthDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black – 16mm
8 in (203 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core
The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black – 16mm
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Face materialDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
Diamon Tough Raw Carbon Fiber
The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black – 16mm
T700 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