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Quick verdict
Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Vapor Power) vs Forgiveness-leaning (Vapor Power).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want fast hands, start with Vapor Power (lighter weight).
If you want softer feel, start with Vapor Power (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: Vapor Power is lighter by 10g (8.1 oz (231 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 6mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16.3 in (413 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Vapor Power is wider by 10mm (7.8 in (197 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 13mm (3.62 in (92 mm) vs 4.13 in (105 mm)) — affects comfort and grip feel.
- Core material: Patented Carbon Fiber Chambers vs Floating Polypropylene Honeycomb
- Face material: Carbon Fiber vs CFC
Tradeoffs
Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.
These paddles differ in price, weight, thickness, dimensions, grip and materials.
Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
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