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Quick verdict
Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Black) vs Forgiveness-leaning (Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Black).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want fast hands, start with Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Black (lighter weight).
If you want softer feel, start with Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Black (thicker core).
If you want pop-leaning response, start with CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” (thinner core).
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Key differences
- Weight: Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Black is lighter by 14g (8 oz (227 g) vs 8.5 oz (241 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Thickness: CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” is thinner by 5mm (11 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Length: CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” is longer by 25mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 15.5 in (394 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Black is wider by 19mm (8.1 in (206 mm) vs 7.4 in (187 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Grip circumference: CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” is smaller by 19mm (3.62 in (92 mm) vs 4.37 in (111 mm)) — affects comfort and grip feel.
- Core material: Patented Carbon Fiber Chambers vs Polypropylene
- Face material: Carbon Fiber vs Woven Caron Fiber
Tradeoffs
Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.
Reach vs fast hands: Longer paddles add reach and leverage; lighter setups tend to feel quicker in hand.
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Pricing
Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.
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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